It's probably no surprise to learn that we love ground covers because they offer the promise of effortless, low-maintenance beauty on spots that are otherwise bare eye sores. But let's be real -- not ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ground cover plants filling a small garden bed sandwiched between a metal fence and a lawn. - Maya Karkalicheva/Getty Images ...

Strips of grass separate wide plantings of ground cover plants - Doradalton/Getty Images Grass lawns aren't just one of the most popular ground covers; they're also one of the highest-maintenance ...

Just because you are planting in the shade, it does not mean that you want boring or drab ground cover. While it can be a unique challenge, growing in shaded areas will add beauty and life to all ...