Swarm of orange butterflies against blue sky - Robert Landau/Getty Images Sedum is a stunning workhorse of a succulent that doesn't just beautify your gardens. It can often also attract butterflies ...

Trying to choose the best types of sedums for sustainable gardening is enough to make you feel like a kid in a candy shop. Whether sprawled like carpets of color amidst rocks or bobbling delicately ...

Sedum plants are one of Martha’s favorite low-maintenance yet elegant additions to her garden. They can be used throughout the garden in many different forms, including pots, flower beds, as a ground ...

Looking for an easy way to beautify your garden? This low-maintenance ground cover thrives with little care, offering a lush, ...

Ajuga, also known as carpet bugleweed, is a gorgeous ground cover plant. This perennial grows in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 3 through 9. “You’ll get very glossy leaves in shades of chocolate-brown, ...

When planning a garden, I always start by thinking in layers. Varying plant heights not only adds visual depth but also creates opportunities for sustainable gardening practices and supports habitat ...

Despite all the attention that succulents have received during this record-breaking dry spell, an eco-conscious gardener could shout “Sedum!” with all his might and still be met with a collective ...

Question: We are looking for some ground covers that stay green all winter long. We have a steep slope behind the garage that currently is filled with clumps of daylilies. We like them, but they die ...

I have shady and sloping areas where it is difficult to maintain a lawn. I have been told that ground covers could be a better choice. What kinds would you recommend? Ground covers are a good lawn ...

I am going to replace most of my lawn with ground covers. I have an area with shade where grass does not grow well. There is also a sunny area with a slope which is difficult to mow. I may use five or ...

Houttuynia is a pretty perennial ground cover that has yellow, rosy and red foliage in full sun. It needs to be contained, as it spreads aggressively.(Howard Garrett / Special Contributor) Ground ...