Grass isn't always the best option for a lawn, especially if you're not working with ideal conditions. Consider these ground covers to fill patches instead.

Lawns tend to be quite thirsty and can take a lot of work to maintain. Grow this easy-care ground cover plant instead to cut ...

GARDEN: Exploring alternatives to grass ground cover. By Judy Tye Jan 27, 2011 Jan 27, 2011; 0; 1 of 4 ... That’s estimated at twice to four times as much water as shrubs and ground covers. ...

The term "ground cover" is applied to low-growing plants, other than turf grass, used to cover areas of the landscape. The plants most often used are perennial evergreens having a sprawling, or ...

The most popular ground cover is Asian jasmine, also called Asiatic jasmine. It is a viny, evergreen plant with dime-size waxy leaves that can prosper in sun or shade.

Ground cover alternatives to give your backyard a shake-up. ... But some people might want more than just grass in their yard — and there are lots of options that look (and smell) great.

Clover and other grass alternatives to help keep your lawn looking lush in North Texas ... timing is key when transitioning from turf grass to another ground cover, says Tyler Breed.

There are endless alternatives to grass for those who wish to be more sustainable with gardening. Most gardeners turn to turf for ground cover, which can be quite unsustainable in the long run ...

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 ...

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. Best ground cover ...

A successful alternative to the conventional lawn will incorporate serendipitous arrivals like the crooked-stemmed aster (Symphyotrichum prenanthoides), which made its way into the native lawn at ...

If you have a large shade tree, you can put a 10 foot circle around it and use ground cover instead of grass,” said Zondag, past president of Jung Seed Company. He used native groundcovers at ...