Ground covers are great for quelling erosion or as a substitute for turf. They suppress weeds, reduce rainwater runoff, and attract pollinators. The right ground cover can shave hours off your ...

Variegated vinca goes by many names. It’s a variegated form of Vinca major, also known as greater periwinkle. It’s also known as bigleaf periwinkle (Vinca major ‘Variegata’), and the “variegated” part ...

Vinca minor, aka "myrtle," is an evergreen groundcover well suited for underplanting with both spring and fall blooming bulbs like this colchicum, which is flowering now. Dig a hole with a bulb ...

Linguam Latinam non loquor - I don't speak Latin. Some botanical names don't trip lightly off my tongue. I'll sound out the words phonetically, but it's easy to stumble over pronunciations. The words ...

Q: Ive got a rather large sand-mound (septic system) in my front yard. Is there anything I can plant on it to make it look better and to avoid having to mow grass on it? Its out in full sun. A: Yes.

A thriving garden bursting with color is a dream for many homeowners. Yet, the reality of constant watering, deadheading, and ...

Cora vinca has taken the gardening world by storm and put the joy back into periwinkles. It's not just the Cora but also the Cora Cascade, too. Today there are 10 colors and a mix in the Cora vinca ...