Ground Cover
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Liriope Grass Edging: How To Plant A Border Of Monkey Grass
Liriope is a tough grass that is often used as a border plant. Making a landscape border with this grass produces a tidy, low-growing, green edge that doesn't need mowing and remains green year after year. Learn more about using liriope as a border grass here.
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Clover Plant Care: Growing Bronze Dutch Clover Plants
Like familiar clover plants, bronze Dutch clover displays white blooms throughout most of the summer months. Learn all you need to know about growing bronze Dutch clover in the article that follows so you enjoy its interesting, colorful foliage.
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Container Grown Phlox Plants – How To Grow Creeping Phlox In Pots
Curious about growing creeping phlox in a container? This fast-growing plant will soon fill a container or hanging basket and have flowers cascading over the rim. For more about growing creeping phlox in pots, click the following article.
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Lithodora Cold Tolerance: How To Overwinter Lithodora Plants
Lithodora is a beautiful blue flowered plant. There are several varieties available and all tend to spread to make lovely ground covers. It enjoys cooler climates but is only half hardy. For more information about overwintering lithodora plants, click the following article.
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Groundcover For Foot Traffic: Choosing Groundcover That’s Walkable
Walkable groundcovers serve many purposes in the landscape, but it’s important to choose carefully. The plants must have the ability to bounce back relatively quick. For a few examples of attractive and durable groundcovers for foot traffic, click here.
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Creeping Succulent Plants – Do Succulents Make Good Groundcover
If you are new to gardening but may want to give it a try, growing succulents is a good way to start. In the landscape, succulent plants that spread create a carpet of texture combined with low maintenance ease. To learn how to plant succulent ground covers, click here.
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What Is Monkey Grass: Caring For Monkey Grass In Lawns And Gardens
Looking for a low growing, drought tolerant turf replacement? Try growing monkey grass. What is monkey grass? Monkey grass is actually the common name for two different species. Click here to learn about the different types of monkey grass and how to use them.
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Claytonia Spring Beauty Info - A Guide For Growing Claytonia Tubers
Claytonia spring beauty is a perennial wildflower native to much of the Midwest. It was named for John Clayton, an 18th century American botanist. These pretty flowers are found in woodlands but can also be grown in the garden. Learn more in this article.
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Drummond's Phlox Plants: Tips For Annual Phlox Care In Gardens
Drummond's phlox plants also provide a heady scent combined with deeply scarlet blooms. Try growing Drummond's phlox in flower beds, containers or as part of a border. Their bright beauty and ease of care make them a winning specimen. Learn more here.
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What Is A Prickly Scorpion’s Tail: Growing Scorpiurus Muricatus Plants
Unique specimens that will have the neighbors talking include Scorpiurus muricatus plants, also known as prickly scorpion?s tail plant. What is prickly scorpion?s tail and is it edible? Learn more about the plant in this article.
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Ornamental Red Clover – How To Grow Red Feather Foxtail Clover
Red feather foxtail clover has spectacular tufted flowers that are attractive and useful. Red feather clover not only adds nitrogen to soil but has other benefits after providing a colorful floral display. Learn more in this article.
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Guide To Groundcover Spacing – How Far To Plant Spreading Plants Apart
Groundcovers serve a number of important functions in the landscape. The tricky part is figuring out how to space groundcover plants so they fill in quickly, but optimal groundcover spacing depends on a number of factors. Click here for helpful tips on spacing.
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Irish Moss Plants - Growing Irish Moss In the Garden
Irish moss plants are versatile little plants that can add a touch of elegance to your landscape. Growing Irish moss fills a range of garden needs. It is simple to learn how to grow Irish moss. This article can help.
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Monkey Grass Control: Best Way To Remove Monkey Grass
Is monkey grass invading areas of your lawn and garden? Do you find yourself asking "How do I kill monkey grass?" You're not alone. Many people share these concerns, but don't worry. This article can help.
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Container Grown Creeping Jenny: Caring For Creeping Jenny In A Pot
Creeping Jenny is a versatile ornamental plant that provides pretty foliage that “creeps” along and spreads to fill in spaces. It can be aggressive and invasive, though, so growing creeping Jenny in a pot is a great alternative. Learn how in this article.
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Low Growing Plants To Plant Along Or In A Walkway
Many gardeners love the look of stone walkways, patios and driveways, but they have their difficulties. A good solution to many problems is to add low growing plants between the stones. Learn more in this article.
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What Is A Frosty Fern Plant – Learn How To Care For Frosty Ferns
Frosty ferns frequently pop up in stores and nurseries around the holidays (probably due to their wintery name) but many buyers see them fail and die soon after they come home. Learn how to grow a frosty fern correctly in this article.
