Ground covers usually refers to any low-growing plants that hug the ground and serve a particular purpose. These plantings can be used to introduce a new color or texture to There's more than just ...

Find the perfect ground cover for shaded areas where grass won't grow, that can add interest and texture to your yard and keep it looking alive. House Digest.

Muhly grass, Muhlenbergia capillaris, produces dense clumps that can grow 2-3 feet tall with a 3-foot spread. Beautiful violet plumes are produced in the fall and are held above the thin leaves.