Capitalize on every inch of your backyard, from sun to shade, with these ground cover ideas to fill otherwise empty areas.

Grass might be the ultimate walkable ground cover plant, but even traditional lawns will wear out with too much foot traffic. Think about those brown play areas in your backyard, or how permissive ...

Yard sloping to white fence and flat mowed area. - Mulevich/Shutterstock A sloped yard can be a joy or an ordeal. It can put you eye-level with the treetops and serve as your personal sledding hill in ...

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Lawn care can feel never-ending, especially with all the mowing and watering. If you’re ready for a change, ground covers can give your yard a fresh look and make life a little easier. These plants ...

Cultivating a lush lawn takes a lot of maintenance, especially in hot, drought-prone regions. If you’re looking for a practical and pretty alternative, a myoporum ground cover could be worth ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...