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.

If you don't already have a sidewalk, create your own! Adding a stone pathway helps you design the flow of the space and keeps everyone from trampling over the pretty blooms, too. There are several ...

Warm winter days are perfect for garden prep. Try these 5 early tasks to get a head start on the growing season—no digging in ...

Manual removal of grass from flower beds is best done after a rain. Mulching, groundcovers, and edging prevent grass from growing in flower beds. Treat annual grass weeds with pre-emergent herbicides ...

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Also known as pot ...

A garden is full of colorful flowers. - Elenaleonova/Getty Images While there are a wide variety of stunning flowers you can fill your garden beds with, it's always a good idea to include some long ...

Skaneateles, NY -- Guess what’s blooming in Skaneateles? The Skaneateles Garden Club is inviting area residents to discover the answer during its “What’s Blooming!” garden tour, featuring seven unique ...