Groundcovers & Vines

Red clover is a biennial which can be found in the wild in Asia and Europe. It has also adapted to growth in North America. Commonly used as grazing for livestock, the clover has been found to...

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...

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...

Growing your own large gourds is an easy project that even a novice gardener will have success with. The fruits of your labor can be used in many craft projects, such as making bird houses. When...

English ivy is a good choice for ground cover in a shady part of your yard, or as a climbing plant on trellises or fences. The plant thrives in moist, shady areas, although it can tolerate sunny...

The Baltic ivy is a groundcover that is useful in controlling erosion. I grow Baltic ivy along my rock wall. The ivy has filled in the spaces in my rock garden and has branched up and over my...

The best time to fertilize grass is in the late summer when grass begins to turn brown despite frequent watering and healthy soil. Add nitrogen fertilizer to grass as a last resort, considering...

New grass shouldn't have to be fertilized if it has nutritious soil, sunlight and plenty of water. Consider adding fertilizer at the end of summer, as a last resort when grass is dying, with...

Grown as ground cover, a shrub or even a dwarf tree, junipers offer gardeners a range of colors and textures and work well in practically any yard. Evergreen varieties are disease-free and even...