Ground covers — low-growing plants that mat, sprawl, trail, or clump on the ground — play a valuable role in the landscape. They fill in gaps in flower beds, adding color, texture, and depth.

Fruit trees can take a lot of work to grow, especially during the first few years before they begin to fruit. If you want to cut your garden chores down, consider adding a few ground covers around ...

Pomegranate trees can grow either along the coast or inland, unlike most deciduous fruit trees, which prefer a chillier climate.

Pink ground cover roses growing in flower bed - Beekeepx/Shutterstock ...

Fairy crassula (Crassula multicava), a succulent ground cover, can grow in sun or partial shade, doesn’t require much water and is exceptionally easy to propagate. (Photo by Joshua Siskin ...

You may think ground covers are just forgettable in your garden, that they are just there to fill in the gaps. Ground cover plants are the gift that keeps giving and providing benefits to your garden ...

A person holding the stem of a young apple tree, with blurred ground in the background - BongrakArt/Shutterstock ...

As Elon Musk’s DOGE chainsaws through federal agencies with budget and staff cuts, Tesla and SpaceX, cornerstones of his wealth, continue to benefit from public money. They probably wouldn’t ...

A duvet cover not only protects your comforter, it also adds a design element to your bedscape. Even if you’re conservative in your choice of bed sheets — crisp, white percale sheets, ...