A welcoming, lush and green lawn is a big part of the American dream of owning a home, but the challenges of maintaining such a lawn are often harsh realities for even the proudest homeowner. Where traditional plants and turf fail in the landscape, using creeping perennials as lawn substitutes is an alternative that is ...
With so many groundcovers to choose from, picking one that serves all your needs can sometimes be tricky, especially when it comes to trouble spots in the lawn. However, there’s one groundcover that literally ‘covers’ it all. From problem areas to attractive edging, monkey grass is an easy-care, low-maintenance groundcover that offers homeowners countless possibilities ...
Spider Lilies delicate, airy blooms explode in early autumn when summer comes to an end. Spider Lilies are not true lilies but belong to the Lycoris genus, which is part of the Amaryllis family. Their large, striking blooms have curled back petals and stamens that give them their characteristic spidery appearance. The flowers emerge on ...
Trees are wonderful ways of adding a little shade to your yard, but they can be hard on the grass. Most often, the area just underneath the tree is bare or filled with weeds. If you do manage to grow grass underneath it, you are faced with the challenge of trying to mow it. An ...
Did you know that green is the most easily seen color? Its calming effect is actually soothing on the eyes. However, when it comes to the garden, this attractive color is often one that is overlooked. Instead, it’s the multitude of flower color which seems to take center stage. On the contrary, this shouldn’t be ...
Maybe you’re looking for something a bit outside of the box; or perhaps you have little time or patience for maintaining and mowing a lawn. Whether you’re a busy homeowner looking for something easier or just someone wanting to make a statement, there are many low-maintenance and low-cost alternatives to traditional grass that will accomplish ...
Flagstones are a great way to create welcoming paths for a beautiful landscape. Flagstones are rocks that have been split into slabs and cut into irregular flag-like shapes. Flagstones are available in varying thicknesses, depending on the job at hand, from 1 ¼ to 2 inches thick. They can also be found in different color ...
Get the most blooms and best growth from your climbing roses with a little basic training. The secret to more flowers and better growth is to give them adequate support. You may ask “why train roses?” The answer is simple, so that they grow upright. Climbing roses are not true climbers. They do not have ...
California has a love affair with bamboo. From the south to the north of this long state, there are climate zones that are very amenable to this hardy plant. And the state’s population has the money and sophistication to make a market to support them. From running to clumping bamboo, the growers here have all ...
Groundcovers are a lovely way to help prevent erosion, and often cover a less than desirable view. Groundcover plants come in all shapes and sizes, including those that flower, and in a variety of growing requirements. For full sun, whether on a bank or just to fill a planting area, try some of these plants ...