Some ground cover plants thrive when planted in the cooler weather. Before the first frost, plant these ground covers to ...

Creeping thyme (Thymus serpyllum) is nature's answer to the high-maintenance lawn. This low-growing perennial herb forms dense, mat-like spreads that rarely exceed 3 inches in height, making it an ...

A luscious green lawn is the archetypal backyard. While we love the look of pristine, well-kept grass, it does require a lot of upkeep, and some of us would prefer something a little more ...

If you want to create a thriving, low-maintenance garden, ground covers are the way to go. These plants help out by suppressing weeds and controlling erosion, but many ground covers are also really ...

UK gardeners are ditching high-maintenance lawns for creeping thyme, a fragrant, eco-friendly alternative that’s easy to grow ...

Gardeners have been spending time preparing to plant the fall garden. It has been hot, sweaty work this year. It seems to me to be warmer than usual; it couldn’t be I’m getting older. As you prepare ...