One concern with grass alternatives is that they won't hold up as well as the OG. But Martin said, "Unlike some other ground covers, it can handle foot traffic pretty well." Read more: Beautiful ...

For these and other reasons, ground covers can be very useful plants. Some will grow where it’s too shady for grass; others will grow in spaces that are hard to mow; and some will control erosion.

See . . . what? SEE-dum, as in the evergreen ground cover cited so often as a water-sipping lawn alternative. As in the heat-absorbing flora frequently employed on green rooftops. As in the ...

The usual reason to replace one of the lawn grasses with another type of groundcover is because there is too much shade to support a grass variety. Even the most shade-tolerant grass, St ...

But some people might want more than just grass in their yard — and there ... the first step is asking what you want from your ground cover. "Do you want lush green, do you want flowers ...

Whether you're looking for grass alternatives, or just something to add to your flower beds — here is a selection of expert-approved best ground cover plants to prevent weeds. Low maintenance ...

There are many different ground covers that are popular and proven to be reliable. They spread quickly to form dense cover and add beauty to the landscape. Grass is the best-known ground cover but ...

Instead of using grass along sidewalks where it requires excess watering, native ground covers are better looking, drought-resistant alternatives. And consider using less grass in your overall ...

Grass lawns are certainly attractive ... The San Antonio Water System encourages homeowners to use alternative ground covers and offers customers a variety of WaterSaver coupons and rebates.

At least, until a grassroots movement to, well, rip out grass by its roots and replace ... of dainty yellow and white flowers cover this low growing ground cover in mid to late spring.

There’s a whimsy to the friendly clover leaves that makes traditional blades of grass look nearly tryhard ... create a hearty and appealing ground cover, flower annually, and are native to ...