Creeping thyme (Thymus serpyllum) has become one of nature's most effective solutions for creating a lush, weed-resistant ground cover for your lawn. This perennial herb creates a dense mat of foliage ...

There are several types of creeping thyme, and some are used as lawn alternatives to grass. Whether you should grow one depends on your own wants and needs; creeping thyme lawns are not for everyone, ...

In the quiet corners of suburban lawns, a silent invader is wreaking havoc faster than most homeowners can react. Unlike the notorious crabgrass, which announces its presence with obvious tufts and ...

Begonias are the 5th largest genus of flowering plants. Hosts April Moore and Annette Shrader share their collections and have growing tips. Jeff Poppen profiles five varieties of creeping weeds that ...

I spend a lot of time thinking about dirt. Mostly, as I look around my yard, I often don't see the shrubs and trees and flowers as much as I see the dirt beneath them. Because exposed dirt means two ...

Dear Master Gardener: My lawn has been overtaken by creeping Charlie. How can I get rid of it? Answer: Creeping Charlie (Glechoma hederacea), also commonly called ground ivy, is native to the British ...