Ground Covers

Q&A Ground covers to avoid
by Nancy Ondra

Flowering ground covers
To blanket an area small or large, these are the perennials to pick by Nancy Ondra

Planting Ground Covers
Proper spacing and regular care are the best ways to create a lush, weed-free carpet by Mary Hirshfeld

READER'S TIP
Dividing a ground cover
by Liana Mackey

Plants for Pathways
These durable creeping perennials discourage weeds and soften the look of a walkway by Marty Wingate

Q&A Growing moss in cracks
by Christine Cook

Q&A Ground covers for a sunny slope
by Ian Robertson

Q&A Ground covers for dry shade
by Barbara Ashmun

Moss Makes a Lush Carpet
This easy-to-tend ground cover forms the foundation of a sculpted woodland retreat by Jeff Osser

Q&A For an outdoor labyrinth, line paths with ground covers
by David Tolzmann

Covering Ground With Creeping Plants
These herbaceous ground covers spread quickly and are easy-care favorites by Erica Glasener

Thyme, the Fragrant Ground Cover
This low-growing herb brightens paths and borders with aromatic foliage and delicate flowers by Yvonne England

Propagating pachysandra

5 Reasons to Plant Herbs as Groundcovers
by Christine McLaughlin