Ground cover plants filling a small garden bed sandwiched between a metal fence and a lawn. - Maya Karkalicheva/Getty Images Battling unwanted growth can be one of the most frustrating outdoor tasks, ...

Garden weeds are the bane of every gardener's existence — especially if you're working overtime to keep your lawn looking its best. These plants are known to crop up anywhere around the yard, from ...

I was at the pool last week and talked to a lady whom I had met not that long ago. Seems that she has been trying to have a clean garden. Her effort and her husband’s efforts have not been enough to ...

Microclover is a standout low-maintenance ground cover that naturally suppresses weeds, thrives in various conditions, and even boosts soil health. Other ground covers like pachysandra, periwinkle, ...

Many of us gardeners find a spot of weeding calming, almost meditative. However, this can be less so if you have borders full ...

It's the most effective weed-smothering ground cover I know of. But even concrete can be infiltrated over time. Cracks appear, seeds blow in, and the next thing you know, you're out there on an ...

Tired of constant weeding? Discover the natural solution with ground cover plants! These low-growing wonders act as living mulch, suppressing weeds while beautifying your garden. From the vibrant ...

Weeding and mulching are the two most time-consuming and expensive maintenance steps for most landscape beds, and the least fun. So are cleanup and raking of windfall leaves, sticks, litter and debris ...

Ground covers are an eco-friendly solution to weed control in the garden, right? Not quite. There are downsides to consider before driving to the plant nursery.