Groundcovers & Vines

Honeysuckle is a fast-growing and low-maintenance plant with both shrub and vine varieties. With over 180 species in the honeysuckle family, you'll find their fragrant flowers in shades of white,...

Grow grass in a weedy yard by physically removing the existing weeds, properly sowing the grass seed and creating an environment favorable to the growth of grass. Weeds are opportunistic plants...

Boston ivy is frequently used to decorate the sides of buildings and can be seen throughout the country. The ivy has tendrils with adhesive discs, allowing it to adhere easily to a vertical...

The English ivy is an evergreen climbing vine and the most widely grown of the species. If you need a plant for a darker corner in the home, the English ivy might just be it. You will find it easy...

Flowering vines are colorful plants that grow as bushes or shrubs and are used to beautify a landscape. Perhaps you have a flowering vine on your own property that you want to identify so that you...

Prized for its dazzling display of iridescent paper-like bracts and tiny white flowers, this Brazilian native vine isn't too fussy when it comes to growing conditions. Plenty of sun and an...

Various niche gardening groups have used ground cover plants in lieu of grasses for walkways or as complementary ground layers near larger flowers, shrubs and trees. Ground cover is available in...

Creeping vitex is a sun-loving, woody ornamental shrub that thrives in sandy soils. Also known by its botanical name, Vitex rotundifolia and its island name, Kolokolo kahakai, the plant is a...

Several types of honeysuckle grow in the U.S. All are woody or semi-woody shrubs or vines. They are used in the garden to attract wildlife and for their sweet-smelling flowers. It is difficult to...

Privacy fences are constructed of wooden slats, chain link and brick. Whether solid or see-through, vines can transform fences into an interesting landscaping feature. Choose the type of vine that...

Honeysuckle vines are great additions to home landscaping plans as the plants are extremely easy to grow and care for. Known for its abundant growth, beautiful flowers and wonderful smell, a...

Training vines to grow on an arbor or trellis not only creates a beautiful focal point for your garden, but also frees up plenty of planting real estate on the ground. This can be particularly...

Purple Heart plants or Tradescantia pallida, are generally grown for its striking foliage. Another name for the plant is Wandering Jew. The plant produces spear shaped leaves that are dark purple...

Creeping sedum, also known as stonecrop, is a flowering ground cover plant that can thrive in a variety of growing conditions. With succulent green foliage and pink or red star-shaped blossoms,...

If you're looking for an interesting plant to grow in your garden, one perennial plant you might want to try is lamb's ear (Stachys byzantina). The dusty gray plant is named for its fuzzy leaves,...

Cantaloupe vines are usually grown along the ground rather than on a trellis because the heavy fruit occasionally slips off the vine before it is ripe. However, when cantaloupe vines are planted...

Growing a lush, beautiful lawn is one of the greatest pleasures of being a homeowner, and can be a gardener's pride and joy. If you are struggling with raising a healthy lawn, or are simply...

Raising concord grapes is a process that began in the late 1800s in Concord, Massachusetts, when Ephriam W. Bull was able to get a hardy crop of the grape to grow around his home. Today, the...

Vinca forms a dense trailing evergreen ground cover that may work well in some gardens. But some people find the green woody vines an invasive plant that takes over or discourages native...

Asian jasmine plants are relatively easy to care for once they are established. They do well in moist soil and shade, so consider that when choosing an area. Make sure your area allows the...

Well-known for its extraordinary fragrance, vigorous growing habits and lush clusters of bluish-purple flowers, wisteria is enjoyed in gardens all over the world. A member of the pea family and...

Dragon's blood sedum is a popular varietal of the succulent family with dramatic, crimson flowers and nearly evergreen foliage. In fact, in many locations the plant will merely change colors to a...

Swedish ivy is very popular as a ground cover or climbing vine for walls, trees and fences. As a ground cover it prevents erosion and gives a beautiful deep green background to any garden and can...

A pergola is a structure seen in gardens and landscapes designed to provide shade or filtered sunlight. Supported by columns, the crossbeams of a pergola are an ideal support for climbing vines....

Wild violet is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Violaceae family. It flowers from April to June, and grows in open and wooded areas. It is the state flower of Illinois, New Jersey,...

Most of us gardeners have a shady bald sport or two where everything refuses to grow... that fact sees guaranteed in every yard or garden! Here are some ground covers that might defy tradition and...

Vinca is an evergreen vine with glossy leaves that commonly produces blue flowers in the late spring or early summer (some cultivars produce white or pink flowers). Left alone, it forms trailing...

Swedish ivy is very popular as a ground cover or climbing vine for walls, trees and fences. As a ground cover it prevents erosion and gives a beautiful deep green background to any garden. It can...

Pachysandra terminalis is a common groundcover well-suited to terraces and other areas where grass will not grow easily. Though it can take at least three years to reach its full height, the plant...

Black mondo grass (Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens') is a small tufted plant that creates an ornamental groundcover for use between stepping stones or beneath shrubs or flowering bulbs. Usually...

Vinca vine (Vinca major), sometimes called greater or big periwinkle, is a groundcover that is fully hardy in mild, winter regions (USDA zones 7, 8 and 9) and often used as a container or hanging...

If you love the taste of homegrown grapes and have recently planted your own vineyard, you may already be aware that maintaining grapevines can be a challenge. Proper drainage, soil depths and...

Kiwi vines climb readily and grow up to 24 feet long. They have rounded, green leaves, small yellowish-white flowers and oblong fruit that is covered with tiny brown hairs. With glistening,...

Creeping phlox (Phlox stolonifera) is a perennial, low-growing plant used as a ground cover in shady woodland gardens and borders. Grown as a singular plant, each forms a small sprawling mat...

Stachys byzantina, also known as woolly hedgenettle or lamb's ear, is a perennial plant belonging to the mint family. Lamb's ear features silver, woolly leaves and small, pink flowers. The flowers...

Silver lace vine (polygonum aubertii) is a fast growing, vigorous climber. These vines are hardy in most U.S. climates but, if your winters are harsh, adding a thick layer of mulch, such as...

Boston Ivy is a fast-growing, deciduous creeping vine that is commonly seen covering walls at universities. This plant works well as a cover for fences and trellises, and will easily cover rocky...

Passiflora edulis, also known as passion fruit vine or passion vine, is a beautiful flowering vine that produces small purple fruits with delicious yellow flesh. Cultivating this fairly hardy,...

Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) and Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria floribunda) vines grow over 25 feet tall. The white, pink, blue, purple or lilac flowers hang down in clusters that bloom from...

Thunbergia grandiflora is a flowering vine native to India. This fast-growing vine can cover a section of a fence in one season. The beautiful flowers of the Thunbergia grandiflora occur in shades...

Ivy is very popular as a ground cover or climbing vine for walls, trees and fences. As a ground cover it prevents erosion and gives a beautiful deep green background to any garden. It can cover...

Many types of mosses and lichens, including the deer moss that flourishes on cedar trees, are prized for their use in the craft and floral trade. Moss, lichen, cones and evergreen branches are...

Azaleas are a type of flowering shrub that is part of the rhododendron family. Azaleas traditionally grow in flowerbeds and pots, but you can train the climbing azalea grow along a fence or...

The vinca vine, also known as dwarf periwinkle, is a ground cover vine with deep green leaves and trumpet-shaped, light purple flowers. Learning to plant and care for a vinca vine is simple. That...

With its tiny purple flowers and lush green leaves, wild violet makes a beautiful ground cover, reaching only two to five inches in height. A member of the viola family, wild violet is native to...

The wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) is a flowering vine grown for its ornamental value. The purple grape-like flower clusters bloom in early summer. The wisteria vine is very aggressive in its growth...

A native of the tropical regions of Madagascar, Africa and Asia, the black-eyed Susan vine, or thunbergia alata, can climb to a height of 20 feet at full maturity. Featuring five orange or yellow...

Carolina Jasmine (or "Jessamine") is the state flower of South Carolina. This flower-producing vine is known for its climbing and cascading ability along fences and deck railings. The vine...

Ivy is very popular as a ground cover or a climbing vine for walls, trees and fences. As a ground cover, it lessens erosion and gives a beautiful deep green background to any garden. It can cover...

Ivy can add an attractive splash of green to any home or landscape. Taking care of the ivy properly is important, however. Since ivy has the ability to spread and climb walls, unhealthy ivy can...