Need a ground cover for a shady, damp spot that is easy to grow? Try Canadian ginger! Here's what to know about this native ...

A dense patch of wild ginger used as ground cover under trees in a residential garden. - Gabriela Beres/Shutterstock When it comes to plants you grow to protect your soil and cover your garden beds in ...

Wild ginger (Asarum canadense) is one of the most known spring wildflowers around the country. It's spreading leaves and tolerance to shade make it a perfect choice for woodland gardens, especially ...

Mulch can be a threat to your garden's micro-environment, getting in the way of bees and other organisms. Low-growing plants ...

In landscaping, ground cover plants usually refers to low-lying plants with a creeping or spreading habit, often evergreen and with twiggy dense growth. But the truth is, any plant that’s no more than ...

Ground cover plants can often be overlooked in favor of more prominent flowers, but properly incorporating ground cover throughout your yard is one of the best ways to make it look full and varied.

Do you have ground to cover but want to avoid grass? Whatever your site, there's a garden's worth of options. Spring is the best time to plant ground-cover plants. Plant in well-amended, well-drained ...

Dear Master Gardener: I would like a ground cover under a group of trees in my front yard. What do you recommend? Answer: Since the area is under a group of trees you most likely need a shade-tolerant ...

Nearly every lawn or garden has one — a bare, ugly spot where nothing seems to grow well. Maybe the spot gets too much sun, or too much shade. Perhaps the soil is too sandy, rocky or full of clay for ...