It is not easy to find an evergreen ground cover that has as much to offer as the lingonberry, Vaccine vine-idaea. The fruits, beloved by all in Scandinavia, are borne on low-growing, fast-growing plants with minute oval leaves that remain year-round. Of course, the berries can be made into lingonberry jam for Swedish desserts, but […]
Tag Archives: Ground Cover
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Jun
Jun
Ground-growing ground cover plants are welcome in addition to flower beds and landscaping. Besides being beautiful plants in their own right, they also provide a great foundation for other colorful plants in the middle. Ground cover is also beneficial because it helps to stifle weed growth in the beds. Low-growing groundcover is also great for […]
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Jun
Jun
Perennial ground covers can be the perfect solution for those areas under shade trees where grass is elusive and patches of soil is only appealing to youngsters after it rains. Those landscaping problems are fairly common and the remedy is not difficult. Those barren lawn areas are usually filled with ivy if anything at all. […]
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Sep
Sep
Do you have dogs? Do you want some private space in your backyard for them to dig in or leave your garden? Maybe your dog is an escape artist, or a ruminant of all your things, not theirs? This easy DIY (do it yourself) project can help you with all of these things, and also […]
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Nov
Nov
Mulch and ground covers are a very important part of your landscape. It can completely alter the appearance of your garden beds and landscaped areas. By covering the soil with another material, you will prevent weed growth and bring more attention to the beautiful plants you have worked so hard to grow. The material you […]
Constant mowing and watering are a couple of reasons why many people replace their lawns with drought-tolerant, no mow alternatives. One of the most common replacements for lawns are rocks of different types and shapes. Although rocks work well to give you an attractive landscape that’s very low in maintenance, they don’t equal the beauty […]
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Mar
Mar
If you have a spot on your property where you have difficulty growing plants, or just wish to create some sort of ground cover, there are many choices out there. While you could try to grow grass or just mulch the area, many homeowners choose to grow a plant that will cover the area and […]