Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ajuga blooming - weha/Shutterstock Ground cover plants can be a great way to suppress weed growth in gardens and in some cases ...

This time of year is beautiful because of so many lush blooming plants. One that is fairly common but rarely mentioned for its beauty is ajuga. The common name for ajuga is bugleweed. Depending on ...

Weeds are a huge problem to deal with in almost any yard or garden. Some are incredibly difficult to remove, even with the most effective methods that banish weeds without harming grass or other ...

Where did my ajuga go? Last spring I planted a flat of Ajuga reptans in an area that previously had a Modesto ash. The tree was not doing well and split down the trunk in a storm several years ago. I ...

Q. Why isn’t ajuga used more commonly as a groundcover? It’s so pretty, and it stays compact without shearing. A. You’ll see ajuga used primarily as a bed edging plan and as a groundcover in fairly ...

If you're a fan of ground covers, and who isn't, you might have come across Ajuga (Ajuga reptans) with its glossy, evergreen leaves and its stunning purple, blue, or white flower spikes in mid to late ...

Always clean and sharpen tools you won't be using for a while. It's a good idea to wipe the metal blades with an oily cloth. This coats them with a thin layer of protective oil to help prevent ...

Couldn’t resist. I planted 15 Ajuga on the left-hand side of the front door. About 24 inches apart. A year later, they’ve already grown a fair amount. A few have grown to about one foot in diameter.

Always clean and sharpen tools you won't be using for a while. It's a good idea to wipe the metal blades with an oily cloth. This coats them with a thin layer of protective oil to help prevent ...

Ajuga is a genus of the Mint family Labiatae. Ajuga plants are native of Europe and flourish in many locales throughout the United States. Plants are hardy and rugged in USDA zones 3 to 9. The ...