I’ve planted many ground covers during my time working as a professional gardener, only to find out, seasons later, that they ...

Creeping Jenny is an aggressive grower, but that doesn't mean you can't grow it with companions to add more interest in your ...

Varying plant heights not only adds visual depth but also creates opportunities for sustainable gardening practices and supports habitat for wildlife.

CORVALLIS, Ore. – No one wants to think of harvest’s end as the vegetable garden reaches peak, but now’s the time to plant over-winter cover crops to improve your soil for next season.

Trellises are essential to your garden layout to create height and divide spaces; a trellis takes a garden from flat to immersive. Once those trellises are up, finding the right plants to cover ...

Certain cover crops can help control pests, such as the mustard plant, which controls harmful nematodes. Below the soil, legumes — plants in the Fabaceae family — fix nitrogen.

Ground covers are wonderful, versatile plants that help fill aesthetic gaps in your garden and are typically very ...

The covers create a barrier around the plants to keep insects and wildlife from feeding on your plantings. In order to be effective against pests, the cover must be placed immediately after planting.

Mulch and landscape fabric are common solutions for keeping weeds out of your garden, but there's a beautiful ground cover ...

With cover crops, a vegetable garden doesn’t have to end with the first hard frost — no greenhouse required. Devin Barto plants cover crops on five acres at Fifth Month Farm in Mount Joy.

When you walk around a public garden, like New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, where we pay close attention to designing in layers, you’ll discover there is no shortage of plants that can ...