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.

We are going to fix up our front patio area, and are considering putting in a bed for plants. We’re wondering of anyone has thoughts about whether that’s a good thing or a bad thing from a drainage ...

Your flower beds can be devastated in periods of heavy rain. If you let your plants sit in waterlogged beds they will become oxygen starved and could die. Here are some expert tips on how to save your ...