While creeping thyme makes an attractive ground cover plant, it is not the right plant for covering the soil beneath a shade tree. Here's what to swap in.
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Columbines come in many colors that include native and cultivated species. Each species has different growing preferences, but they're all easy to direct sow.
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Good ground cover plants block weeds from receiving the growing conditions they need to survive, effectively smothering them. Here are 12 of them you can try.
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The princess flower provides gorgeous blooms in warm climates, but it needs the right soil conditions to truly thrive. One ingredient might be in your kitchen.
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Explore this low-maintenance silvery ground cover that thrives in sunny landscapes, a stylish and resilient solution for your garden with its unique texture.
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Transform your garden with this stunning variety of hydrangea that serves as an eye-catching ground cover. Enjoy lush blooms with this low-maintenance plant.
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Discover the beauty of this perennial that thrives in gravel instead of mulch. Perfect for low-maintenance gardens, this resilient plant adds vibrant color.
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Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense) is an aggressive, invasive plant. Here's how it spreads and how to identify it so it doesn't take over your garden.
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When you think about fall flowers, mums are likely one of the blooming plants that comes to mind. Here are clever hacks for deadheading to keep yours in shape.
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Explore the versatile hydrangea variety that can grow tall or remain compact. Learn how to care for these plants to enhance your outdoor space.
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This shrub blooms with purple flowers whose nectar attracts hummingbirds, and it needs minimal water. Consider planting it in your hummingbird-friendly garden.
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Discover varieties of Fuchsia that will transform your garden into a hummingbird haven. Learn which to grow in your area to attract pollinators all season.
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Having a septic tank in your yard can be a huge eyesore. One way to make it less unattractive is to plant a luscious bulb lawn. Here's how to do it.
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Wild violets are a beautiful addition to any garden; they also make for a great ground cover. There are a couple big mistakes people make when growing them.
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Few flowers are as beautiful and famous as roses. If you're a fan, why not deck out your lawn in ground cover roses? Here are our best tips for planting them.
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Purple coneflowers add color and interest to your garden, so it's important to take the necessary care steps as the temperature drops. Here's how.
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Unleash the beauty of your climbing roses with this simple gardening trick. Discover a simple method to promote abundant blooming for a vibrant garden.
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This yellow-flowered ground cover plant may be a bad idea to grow in your yard or garden. Here's how to get rid of it and some alternative ground covers.
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'Invasive weeds' might sound scary, but these are just fast-growing plants you don't want. Replace them with this fast-growing flower and watch weeds die back.
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Sedum plants are low-maintenance ground covers that will grow almost anywhere. If you noticed something nibbling on the buds, here are some culprits.
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Groundcover roses are gorgeous, low-growing ground cover that rewards you with stunning, aromatic blooms. Here's how to prune them for optimum health.
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When you're short on space, container gardening can provide you with beautiful flowers, but some blooming bulbs are better grown in the ground.
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When you're growing American wisteria, you want to make sure it's producing loads of stunning, aromatic blooms. This household product may help.
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Want to customize your flower pots with cute designs? Use this easy and cheap DIY to beautify your flower pots without having to sew it together.
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Direct sowing and starting seeds indoors are common practices for starting a garden, but what if you could get a head start on your plants in the winter?
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Discover what keystone plants are and what role they play in our ecosystems. Learn which plants are considered keystones an how to care for them.
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Discover the common pruning mistake that may be preventing your gardenia from blooming. Learn how to correct it for vibrant, healthy flowers in your garden.
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