“Ground covers too can have drought tolerance – a lot of sedum, phlox, lavender, mondo grass, creeping thyme.” Once you’ve selected hardy plants, it’s time to tackle the clay. Miss ...

The hot, dry days of summer are coming, but you can have vibrant foundation plants and ground covers without fighting against nature.

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'If flower beds look sparse there are many plants which will easily fill in spaces and brighten up the beds, including ...

Perennial flowers and plants return for many years, giving you the most bang for your buck. See our favorite spring, summer, ...

Bark chips, gravel and small steppingstone paths are the easiest for most DIYers to tackle. When it comes to hardscaping, stone or large expanses, it’s probably best to call in the pros to ensure the ...

• Applied to depth of 4 inches, mulch suppresses weeds by blocking sunlight from reaching the soil. Too much mulch, though, ...