In shade, it’s OK if the soil dries out now and then. When not in bloom, the heart-shaped, dark green leaves with purplish undersides make an attractive deer and rabbit resistant ground cover.

A big part of creating a shade garden is picking out ground cover plants to brighten up the ground beneath trees and in corners sheltered from sun exposure. Shade plants thrive out of the sun and ...

Discover common mistakes to avoid when growing 'Purple Dragon' lamium as a stunning ground cover. Learn essential tips for ...

A: Consider Lacey oak. It’s native to the Hill Country, also to far Southwest Texas. It grows 20 to 25 feet tall and 15 to 20 ...

Q: Shade has been increasing in my backyard as the trees have grown larger. I’ve taken out more struggling St. Augustine as I’ve expanded shrub and ground-cover beds. What low and mid-sized ...