Maintain your lawn can be time-consuming, back-breaking and exasperating. Here are some low-maintenance options to replace ...

Homeowners seeking lawn alternatives can consider low ... native plants, including shrubs, that are good choices as alternative landscape material. If adding alternative ground covers provides ...

Known for their pretty blooms, planting roses near a few companion plants can protect them from pests and diseases.

Weeds can quickly take over a garden, but the right ground covers make a big difference. These low-growing plants form dense mats that crowd out weeds - naturally and without much effort from you.

Planting flowers that need shade in a sunny space can lead to disastrous results, but these picks will happily soak up the ...

Moss is a native plant that is opportunistic and will grow where conditions are not favorable for healthy lawns.

To reduce herbicide used along railway tracks, the Swiss Federal Railways commissioned low-growing plant mixtures. After five years of trials, the method is now considered viable.