Ground covers can sometimes be thought of as the stepchildren of the garden, and it's easy to focus on their largely utilitarian function. There are nonetheless some strikingly beautiful selections ...

I will readily admit that I have an obsession with plants that produce flowers shaped like buttons, puffs, or sweet little pom poms. They remind me of the quirky plants from Dr. Seuss books, much like ...

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12.5 x 9.75 in. (31.8 x 24.8 cm.) ...