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71Thyme Lawns
Creeping thyme (Thymus serpyllum) is one of the most popular lawn replacement groundcovers. Hardy and drought-resistant, creeping thymes produce small, but attractive and prolific flowers, and a pleasant...
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78Choosing an Alternative Lawn
Alternative lawns can range from a traditional bluegrass or bermuda grass lawn managed organically, to alternative turf grasses or groundcovers, to a full-scale habitat restoration or permaculture project, with many options in between.
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67Ten Perennial Groundcovers
Groundcovers are an important element in your landscape planning. They can cover a large area quickly, reduce the time and energy of weeding, and act as a living mulch. There are groundcovers that thrive in...
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56Gardening tips, perennials, annuals and more
Everyone wants to have a big, beautiful flower garden in their yard. A beautiful flower garden not only earns you respect and envy from the neighbors, it is a great hobby, a way to enjoy the outdoors, and it...
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74Gardening Tips - Ground Covers 101
Ground covers are often underrated by people who are not so familiar with the art of landscaping. In the eye of landscape designers, however, they are the most versatile plants that do much more than just...
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53Has anyone ever grown groundcover roses on a bank. Do they really keep weeds down on a bank?
Hi Gardener Den, i have grown the ground cover roses. And I found that the weeds did come through. I mulched the plants in and watered. In time the weeds got started. Weeding wasn't too bad but with a few...
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58Lamium Might Solve Your Groundcover Dilemma
Lamium maculatum has long been my first recommendation as a groundcover for shady problem areas. I have several patches of the cultivar "Chequers" in my yard where it thrives and gives me just what I want from...
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36Gardening with Ground Covering Plants
Garden with ground covering plants for hard to cover bare spots, or to brighten problem areas. Choose ground covering plants that are fast growing, colorful, durable, or easy to grow: Crown Vetch- a...
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