Hydrangeas are a great garden staple, but there's a better option for those who want a plant that flowers profusely and asks for almost nothing in return.

How to Identify Periwinkle Flowers Periwinkle flowers (botanic name Vinca minor) grow as a ground cover in Zones 4 to 9.

As a garden writer, yes, I adore popular perennials, but there are so many other lesser-known perennials that are ...

Native to southern Africa, the annual lobelia actually thrives in cooler climates, providing a much-need pop of blue from ...

Looking to quickly fill in empty spaces in your garden? Learn about the best fast-growing ground cover plants, according to ...

Tired of weedy, bare patches in the shady corners of your garden? Shade-loving ground cover plants are the secret to ...

I have two problem areas in my lawn. The grass is thin and grows poorly under a large tree. I also have a sloping area which is difficult to mow. What could I grow in these two areas that would be bet ...

If your garden has shady spots, you don’t have to settle for dull, colorless plants or bare patches of ground. While they ...