Many of us gardeners find a spot of weeding calming, almost meditative. However, this can be less so if you have borders full of nettles or brambles - and let's face it, most gardeners would rather ...

Ground covers control erosion, choke out weeds, reduce runoff, and benefit wildlife and pollinators. They can be used as a low-maintenance alternative to a lawn, as a border for a water feature, in a ...

A pretty flower garden with brightly colored blooms, ground covers and hedges at the back - Alejandrophotography/Getty Images Keeping pesky weeds at bay is a problem that every gardener must face and ...

Ground cover plants are a great way to protect your garden from weeds. Often referred to as "living mulch," ground covers take sunlight, nutrients, and water from weeds -- suppressing their growth in ...