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...

Bermuda sod will germinate into a thick and luxurious lawn covering. This grass will grow vigorously in the right conditions.The planting process is fairly simple. Prepare the planting area in...

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...

Loofah (Luffa cylindrica) is a fast-growing vine that produces gourds with a fibrous interior that is dried and used as a sponge. The shiny, dark brown seeds are found in the fibrous material when...

Vinca minor is in the evergreen family. It's a splendid ground covering that produces purple, white or bluish flowers as early as March. It's best grown in outdoor areas that have covered paths or...

Mandevillas are stunning ornamental plants that will adorn a fence or trellis with sturdy vines and brightly-colored blooms all summer long. Mandevilla is native to South America, and will be at...

Mice and rats not only cause damage to property, get into cabinets and cupboards, but eat into and waste food you buy for your family and pets. But did you know that there is a simple solution to...

Frequently associated with old-fashioned Victorian landscaping, violets make an excellent ground cover or a filler in planters, particularly in semi-shaded areas. The hardy annual is one of the...

Pacasandra is an evergreen ground cover that thrives in deep shade, although it will grow in partial shade as well. It is one of the only ground covers that will grow well beneath an evergreen...

Do you love planting but you just don't want to work too hard? I know I do. Do you love sweet, delicious honeydew? Sounds great to me! This is even better: You can grow them at home by yourself!

Pachysandra is a low maintenance groundcover that works best in shade or partial shade. While it can survive in full sun it does not thrive in full sun. This article will tell you how to...

Morning glories are available in so many colors that it's quite a task to choose a type that is perfect for that sunny spot you have in your yard. With a little instruction, you'll have these...

Dropwort (Filipendula vulgaris), also known as meadowsweet, is a favorite in perennial gardens. Dense fern-like tufts grow up to 1 1/2-feet high and bear tall, erect leafy stems that feature...

Leadwort (Ceratostigma plumbaginoides), or plumbago, is a highly prized, three-season groundcover. Bright green foliage is highlighted by long-lasting, deep blue 3/4-inch blooms in summer. The...

Ribbon grass (Phalaris arundinacea) is a reliable groundcover that always seems to thrive. It's hardy and easy to grow, but it can also be invasive. Ribbon grass can provide an attractive solution...

The Japanese plant kudzu has been called "amazing," "a pest" and even "an alien species." While kudzu can grow as any other plant in certain areas, in the Southern United States it has become a...

A fence covered with a trumpet vine (Campsis radicans) is pure joy. Large reddish-orange trumpets bloom against dark green leaves adorning the vine from June to September and attracting hoards of...

When instant gratification from a perennial vine is required, the porcelain berry (Ampelopsis brevipedunculata) is first in line. This is a plant that can grow, flower, and set its fruit almost...

Creeping thyme (Thymus praecox 'Albiflorus') is a low growing herbaceous perennial ground cover with an attractive fragrance that is a joy to the home garden. Small evergreen leaves are dark green...

Outstanding foliage is the main reason to choose an ornamental sweet potato vine for your landscape. A close relative of morning glories and moonflowers, these vines are vigorous growers and...