Creeping thyme (Thymus serpyllum) is a lovely, aromatic plant that's a true multi-tasker in the yard and garden. A close cousin to culinary thyme (Thymus vulgaris), the creeper's leaves are edible ...

When winter comes, the best way to protect creeping thyme from front damage and protect the plant's shallow root system is to cover it with several inches of mulch – leaf mold ... During winter months ...

As you might be able to tell from the naming of this plant, creeping juniper plants tend to crawl and ramble along the ground, growing horizontally as opposed to vertically. So, if you are looking for ...

There are some ground cover plants that love shade, such as common wild ginger or golden ragwort, but if you're looking for a truly striking option, few can offer the same beauty and coverage as ...

If you are looking to incorporate native planting into your yard this year, creeping juniper is a low-maintenance option to consider. With a low growing habit, this tough evergreen ground cover is ...

Creeping jenny is a favorite of beginner gardeners as well as experienced landscapers because it’s a fast-growing ground cover plant that doesn’t require fussy watering schedules or maintenance.

Ground cover plants are beautiful, easy-to-maintain alternatives to lawn grass and are ideal for homeowners whose lawns don’t get enough sunlight for grass to grow. Beautiful flowers ...

However, in many situations it is a useful garden plant, having the following benefits: Creeping cinquefoil got its common name for good reason – it produces runners (thin stems able to grow roots) ...

I think of creeping juniper as kind of a ‘throw away’ ground cover, over used by builders on slopes to prevent erosion. But it’s tough, cheap and covers a lot of ground. I also recommended ...

Growing lemon thyme from seed can be slow, but with patience, it yields healthy plants. Place two to three seeds per cell in a seed tray filled with a starting mix, and cover them lightly. Maintain ...