Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia) is a shade-loving plant that's as delightful as it sounds. When in bloom, this sprout produces lovely white spires, which together resemble a cloud of foam. In the ...

Star jasmine is a go-to climber for beginner gardeners and expert horticulturalists alike. As a former professional gardener, I have grown star jasmine, or Trachelospermum jasminoides, on several ...

Lady’s mantle, or Alchemilla mollis, is a popular and resilient perennial that can be grown in various garden settings. From gravel gardens to woodland beds, lady's mantle can thrive alongside other ...

A close-up shot of some branches and leaves for panadol, or Coleus caninus, a ground cover plant. - Robert Buchel/Shutterstock The American concept of the white picket fence with an extensive grassy ...

Start by getting to know your garden—specifically, how sunlight moves through it throughout the day. Red creeping thyme needs at least six hours of direct sun, so choose your location accordingly.

I spend a lot of time thinking about dirt. Mostly, as I look around my yard, I often don't see the shrubs and trees and flowers as much as I see the dirt beneath them. Because exposed dirt means two ...

Ground cover is the backbone of your yard, creating a healthy environment for your prized plants to thrive. The right ground cover plant can smother weeds in your yard and garden while also protecting ...