First on the list of best ground cover plants to prevent weeds is bugleweed. 'Also known as Ajuga, bugleweed is a ...

There is more to life than English ivy. The ubiquitous ground cover isn't the only option for problem spots or low-growing greenery in the yard. ... red foliage in the fall and does best in full sun.

Q.: Thanks for your advice a few weeks ago about protecting plants against freezing. My particular question is about ground cover - ivy, myrtle, euonymus and pachysandra. What is the best way to ...

Semi-evergreen ground covers often seen in Chicago-area yards include periwinkle (Vinca minor), English ivy (Hedera helix), wintercreeper (Euonymous fortunei), Japanese pachysandra (Pachysandra ...