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Ground cover plants

Create a Microclimate

Do you know how to create a microclimate?  You probably already have, but don’t realize it.  Microclimates can occur almost naturally all …

Top 10 Ground Covers-No. 2

I was so delighted to discover this wonderful little Mat Daisy in a small, funky nursery in another state.  My yard is my own trial …

Top 10 Ground Covers – No. 1

Creeping thyme is my all time favorite place to start for a terrific lawn replacement plant.  Its evergreen, its sturdy–you can walk …

water-wise garden plants

Water-wise gardening ideas

There are many benefits to replacing lawn in an effort to cut back on water usage.  And a lot of choices besides just …