Ground cover plants that thrive on neglect are invaluable. They save time, suppress weeds and keep soil shaded and cool. In every garden I’ve worked in, from large Italian estates to compact city ...

Lush, emerald grasses might be the most ubiquitous ground covers across the U.S., and while they're aesthetically pleasing to some, they do little to enhance wildlife value or encourage pollinators.

We asked our friends at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden to spotlight something fascinating at ground level. Lynn Jackson Kirk puts a neck on the line. A real winner: All hail the reigning champ: The ...