Ground ivy spreads aggressively through stolons and underground roots, especially in damp, shady, compacted soils, and can quickly overtake lawns and gardens if not controlled. Keeping your lawn thick ...

It is most aggressive where the grass is not thick and its runners can easily touch the ground and root down. Some gardeners give up on ground ivy and consider it as good a ground cover as grass and ...

Using ground cover plants to fill cracks in your pavers, blanket your plant beds, and even as a no-mow grass alternative is a simple way to add beauty to your yard, as well as suppress weeds, aid soil ...

Many Midwestern homes have areas planted with ground covers. These low-growing, often vigorously spreading plants are generally easier to maintain than grass, but they are not carefree. For example, ...