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

Ground cover is one of many clever alternatives to grass for a no-mow garden that works really well on slopes, in gaps in rock gardens or flower beds, or to fill in shady spots in the yard. One ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A paved path in a garden is bordered by white and pink hydrangeas shrubs along with other verdant plants. - Nkrivko/Getty Images ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

When planning a garden, I always start by thinking in layers. Varying plant heights not only adds visual depth but also creates opportunities for sustainable gardening practices and supports habitat ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In the garden, fast-growing ground covers still deliver a dual purpose. They help tame weeds, retain soil ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. creeping thyme; blue plumbago; hardy geraniums Nature does fast-growing ground cover plants very well. Look at any large area of ...

If you have been considering adding ground covers to your landscape, now through March is an excellent time to plant them. Planting early will provide ground covers with a chance to become somewhat ...

In landscaping, ground covers are a wonderful tool that are often chosen for aesthetic reasons. These plantings can be used to introduce a new color to an area that needs a lift or to introduce a ...

Tired of patchy lawns and endless weeding? Meet the ground cover plants that practically do your gardening for you. If your ...