Adding a lush ground cover to your flower garden is a great way to keep weeds at bay and complement tall plants. But finding the right fit for an area that receives morning sun and afternoon shade can ...

Adding ground cover to your landscaping is a fantastic way to stay on top of weeds, define spaces, and add balance. If you are looking for a flowering ground cover, sunrose (Helianthemum nummularium) ...

Capitalize on every inch of your backyard, from sun to shade, with these ground cover ideas to fill otherwise empty areas.

Ground covers — low-growing plants that mat, sprawl, trail, or clump on the ground — play a valuable role in the landscape.

Southern live oak (Quercus virginiana) and Southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) are just two examples of the large shade trees common in our landscapes. In addition to their beauty, they provide ...

Support local journalism: Find offers for new subscribers at floridatoday.com/subscribe. The loss of plants is a common occurrence for gardeners, but the opposite can ...

Evergeens can bring color to the landscape while it's cold, and can anchor a good flower garden in the spring and summer. Evergreen ground covers can actually wake a dormant lawn up with patches of ...

Best bets for ground covers to brighten up any shady area. If you have a shady spot in your garden, you know how difficult it is to choose plants that will thrive, especially when it comes to ground ...

Keeping up with a traditional lawn can feel like a never-ending chore. If you’re looking for ways to cut down on yard work without sacrificing a lush, green look, ground covers might be just what you ...

Wedelia (Sphagneticola trilobata) is a rapidly growing, evergreen, mat-forming ground cover with bright yellow flowers that are more abundant the more light it receives. (Note: Wedelia is a Category ...