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If you have been considering adding ground covers to your landscape, now through March is an excellent time to plant them. Planting early will provide ground covers with a chance to become somewhat ...

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In landscaping, ground covers are a wonderful tool that are often chosen for aesthetic reasons. These plantings can be used to introduce a new color to an area that needs a lift or to introduce a ...

Many people believe that nothing adds to the visual appeal of a home quite like a well-planned and maintained landscape, no matter the size. Less-than-ideal landscaping or a lack of attention can turn ...

There are many benefits to using wood mulch around your landscape plants, but what about using living mulches? 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Home and Garden Expert Larry Pfarr explains what they are and how to ...