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.

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

Gorgeous, fragrant roses are highly desirable and a favorite among gardeners. Although healthy rose bushes can provide beautiful blooms for years, they are often challenging to grow. The trick to ...

In a planter next to the entrance to his house in Northridge, master gardener Rex Kiddoo had the wisdom to plant Plectranthus ecklonii, whose happiness in that location is evidenced by its plethora of ...

Are you yearning for a summer garden full of vibrant flowers? If you're twiddling your thumbs in late winter, plant this ...

Picture tulips lining the walkway, fragrant sage in the garden, and rose bushes in the backyard that will continue to bloom year after year. Unlike annual flowers (plants that complete their life ...

Tropical-flowering plants are in their element with this heat and humidity, but they need a little water and some fertilizer. Regular fertilization will keep them blooming for another two to three ...