Ground covers — low-growing plants that mat, sprawl, trail, or clump on the ground — play a valuable role in the landscape. They fill in gaps in flower beds, adding color, texture, and depth.

If you're struggling to fill bare spots in your shady landscape, these beautiful annual flowers will provide color and ...

Shady garden spots are often the hardest to plant in. Fill areas under trees or beside the house with these pink-blooming ...

One of my main pandemic projects last summer was to rejuvenate a large bed in our backyard. The place had been neglected for a number of years, so the weeds and brush had a good head start, and it ...

If shade covers the yard, there are a few plants that can help add some color. Barbara Robertson says the first thing to do is analyze the yard. "Yards evolve over time," she says. "Trees get bigger ...

Planting for color in the shade can be a challenge but not an insurmountable one. With a wide range of shade-tolerant plants to choose from, even the dreariest garden areas can be made brighter with ...

Hundreds of new plants are introduced each year that are meant to woo a gardener’s affections away from familiar favorites. But with 650 beds to plant, the Denver Department of Parks and Recreation ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - If you want beautiful plants, knowing how much sun your garden gets could be the key to keeping your plants healthy and vibrant. Mark Wilson with the LSU AgCenter says it’s not just ...