One that attracts pretty pollinators, of course, and this sedum does just that. What could be better than a lush, colorful, and low-maintenance groundcover?

Moss. Moss seems to pop up naturally in the shady areas where grass won’t grow. “So,” asks Witz, “why not put that shade-loving nature to good use as a ground cover?” It’s an excellent ...

My favorite ground cover for sloping areas in full sun is Snow-in-Summer (Cerastium tomentosum). Creeping Potentilla, Utah Sedum, and Sweet Woodruff will also do well on sloping areas in sun or shade.

Planting ground covers between pavers can add a delicate, organic element to your patios, walkways, and garden borders. However, doing so requires plants that are low-growing, sturdy enough to ...