Thursday I wrote about moss and mentioned that sometimes the only thing with a mossy lawn is to replace it with the shady characters of the ground-cover world. But, you ask, what are they? Good ...
Homes & Gardens on MSN: Types of moss – 5 evergreen plants for ground cover, containers and more
Types of moss – 5 evergreen plants for ground cover, containers and more
In woodland settings, consider carpeting your ground with moss phlox (Phlox subulata). Not only is it deer-resistant, but this easy-to-grow ground cover can smother weeds in your yard and garden. Also ...
Lifehacker: 10 of the Best Flowering Ground Covers (to Spruce Up Your Boring Grass)
10 of the Best Flowering Ground Covers (to Spruce Up Your Boring Grass)
These hardworking landscape plants make gorgeous ground covers, whether you want to fill in gaps or replace turf grass completely.
MSN: 11 Ground Covers You Can Plant To Help Choke Out Unwanted Weeds
11 Ground Covers You Can Plant To Help Choke Out Unwanted Weeds
QUESTION: I need advice on my backyard. It gets only a few hours of shaded sunlight. It is now about half-covered in moss. My yard guys have sprayed and most of the weeds are gone. Except for the moss ...
Yahoo: Best ground cover plants – 10 low-growing options for flowers and foliage
In landscaping, ground cover plants usually refers to low-lying plants with a creeping or spreading habit, often evergreen and with twiggy dense growth. But the truth is, any plant that’s no more than ...
Best ground cover plants – 10 low-growing options for flowers and foliage