Ground cover plants can be a great way to suppress weed growth in gardens and in some cases even replace turfgrass lawns. Bugleweed, also known as ajuga (Ajuga spp.), is a popular ground cover ...

Sometimes keeping a plant in check means you need to be tough -- the less tender loving care bishop's weed gets, the better. Other times, aggressive ground covers need to be contained permanently.

"I like aggressive ground covers, and lamb's ear certainly is one." It is a good choice to use in xeriscape gardens mixed with native or naturalized plants with the same water needs. Care ...

It starts out in clumps but eventually will spread and cover the ground ... Liriope has a very aggressive mat of roots, so it will compete with the other plants in your landscape beds.

As gardeners, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to ground cover plants. From hardy evergreens to fragrant herbs, there is sure to be a species suited to your region, climate and taste.

Ground covers usually refers to any low-growing plants that hug the ground and ... Some people say it is too aggressive for them, so if it loves your area you might want to think about how to ...

But invasive plants, in many cases ... It’s a battle, because a lot of people want an aggressive ground cover for a hill they don’t want to mow.” The grass varieties the greenhouse sells ...

as a possible ground cover for somewhat shady slopes. I cautioned that it is “an extremely aggressive plant” and that it “is virtually impossible to get rid of once it gets a foothold.” ...

Ground covers are great to add throughout your yard because they protect the soil and provide other benefits. The loss of plants is a common occurrence for gardeners, but the opposite can be just ...

But invasive plants, in many cases ... It's a battle, because a lot of people want an aggressive ground cover for a hill they don't want to mow." The grass varieties the greenhouse sells has ...