Q: I just had my slope stripped — Brazilian peppers had invaded, and they choke out everything. It is a good-sized slope and I am looking for economical and maintenance free ground cover/bushes to ...

Not all areas of your yard are conducive to a grassy lawn, and that’s where ground cover comes in. Defined as a grouping of usually low-growing plants that spread over an entire area, ground cover ...

Grow Christmas fern plants for a festive groundcover that doesn't require excessive maintaining, but provides much-needed shelter.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Perennials bring joy and color to your spring garden year after year, but if your outdoor space lacks the ...

In the High Country, there are four basic types of perennial garden sites. The first is the dry, sunny hillside site; the second is the open meadow/house site; the third is the wooded garden; and ...

With winter nearly upon us, the danger of slippage and erosion to our coastal hillsides is a real concern. Over the past few winters we have seen slopes fail in parts of Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel ...

If you don’t live in the center of the Tucson valley, chances are you have some sloped areas in your backyard. Slopes can be a challenge to gardeners, but they also offer some great design ...

We have spent a lot of time writing about fall vegetable gardening, but the action in the flower garden is just as exciting. Most gardeners in the region aim for year-round color while supporting ...