Perennial ground covers can be the perfect solution for those areas under shade trees where grass is elusive and patches of soil is only appealing to youngsters after it rains. Those landscaping problems are fairly common and the remedy is not difficult. Those barren lawn areas are usually filled with ivy if anything at all. ...
Constant mowing and watering are a couple of reasons why many people replace their lawns with drought-tolerant, no mow alternatives. One of the most common replacements for lawns are rocks of different types and shapes. Although rocks work well to give you an attractive landscape that’s very low in maintenance, they don’t equal the beauty ...
If you are wondering how to grow Irish moss, you have come to the right place! Many gardeners, myself included, admire this lovely ground cover plant. Luckily, it is easy to grow Irish moss. Once established, it virtually takes care of itself! How To Grow Irish Moss: Selecting Healthy Plants Many higher end nurseries sell ...
It would be hard to find an evergreen ground cover that has as much to offer as the lingonberry, Vaccinium vitis-idaea. The fruits, beloved by all in Scandinavia, are born on low-growing, rapidly spreading plants with tiny oval leaves that stay green all year. Of course the berries can be made into lingonberry jam for ...
Every time I go to the beach I am always bringing a blanket to sit on so I can enjoy lying in the sun and having lunch with my friends. However, the blanket sometimes seems to collect the sand and absorb the water from the beach sand and it then becomes no longer fun to ...
Do you have dogs? Do you wish they had some space of their own in the back yard, so they would quit digging in yours – or quit eating your garden? Maybe your dog is an escape artist or habitual chewer of all things yours and not theirs? This easy DIY (do it yourself) project ...
Low-growing ground cover plants are a nice addition to any flower bed and landscaping design. Besides being beautiful plants in themselves, they also provide a great foundation for other colorful plantings in their midst. Ground cover is also helpful to the homeowner because it helps to choke out weed growth in the flower beds. Low-growing ...
Mulch and ground covers are a very important part of your landscape. It can completely alter the appearance of your garden beds and landscaped areas. By covering the soil with another material, you will prevent weed growth and bring more attention to the beautiful plants you have worked so hard to grow. The material you ...
The Natural Gardener Blueberries can be tricky to grow in Southern Oregon. They like to grow in full sun, but their roots demand cool, loose, rich, moist soil, which doesn’t naturally occur here. So you have to make it. Young blueberries have a spongy root system only about 6″ deep. As they mature, they put ...
If you have a spot on your property where you have difficulty growing plants, or just wish to create some sort of ground cover, there are many choices out there. While you could try to grow grass or just mulch the area, many homeowners choose to grow a plant that will cover the area and ...