Low-maintenance shrubs are plants that will pretty much take care of themselves without too much human intervention. Choose the right plant for your space and it will thrive in your yard without too ...

Dwarf evergreen shrubs can help to elevate even the smallest of gardens. Adding structure, texture and color wherever they ...

An arid garden area with lots of different ground cover plants - Brebca/Getty Images While you might think of plants that spread through underground rhizomes or above-ground stolons as making the ...

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Find the perfect types of juniper shrubs for your garden with these expert recommendations. Juniper shrubs are getting a ...

Gardening and landscaping can sometimes be a real chore - especially if your yard has areas where it's difficult to get grass, plants or flowers to take root and flourish. Despite your best efforts, ...

Raindrop splash, the top cause of garden soil erosion, can be stopped only by plants that grow close to the ground -- called, of course, ground covers. If you have enough sun, lawn is usually the ...

The crinkly “Metallica Crispa” ajuga is known as a very slow growing groundcover with deep blue, spring flowers. Courtesy photo Fall is for planting and as the weather cools and rains return, it is ...

Discover the best shrubs for shade to enhance your garden's beauty. Learn about top shade-loving plants and design tips for creating a stunning shaded garden.