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 ...

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 ...

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.

A: We love that you are asking about the “best option,” because there are many good options but many options that are not worth the hard work and money to plant in your landscape. We all desire ...

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 ...

Other vines that can be used as ground cover include climbing hydrangea (grows very well in this area), wild ginger, or even Virginia Creeper, whether you want it or not. Send garden questions to ...

Just because you are planting in the shade, it does not mean that you want boring or drab ground cover. While it can be a unique challenge, growing in shaded areas will add beauty and life to all ...

I love ground covers! I did not realize until recently that there is so much to be learned about this topic. The universal ground cover is, of course, turfgrass. People have been using grasses of one ...

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 ...