Earlier this summer, while on a walk through my neighborhood, I mulled over how to take control of my own lawn and add some color without adding maintenance. Several blocks away, I spotted a plant ...

Creeping thyme in full bloom with light pink flowers next to creeping phlox with darker pink flowers - Undefined Undefined/Getty Images If you're looking for a ground cover to prevent weeds from ...

Creeping thyme (Thymus serpyllum) is nature's answer to the high-maintenance lawn. This low-growing perennial herb forms dense, mat-like spreads that rarely exceed 3 inches in height, making it an ...

Some ground cover plants thrive when planted in the cooler weather. Before the first frost, plant these ground covers to maximize your spring blooms.

It's official: Traditional lawns are getting a botanical makeover, and red creeping thyme (Thymus serpyllum 'Coccineus') is leading the trend. With vibrant magenta blooms, a zesty lemony fragrance, ...

Talk about a sweetie! White creeping thyme (Thymus praecox 'Albiflorus') is a very low-growing plant that can stand foot traffic. This creeping thyme grows only an inch tall and spreads to create a ...

Creating a beautiful outdoor space shouldn’t feel like signing up for a second job. Low-maintenance landscaping saves you ...

UK gardeners are ditching high-maintenance lawns for creeping thyme, a fragrant, eco-friendly alternative that’s easy to grow and beautiful year-round.

Nearly every lawn or garden has one — a bare, ugly spot where nothing seems to grow well. Maybe the spot gets too much sun, or too much shade. Perhaps the soil is too sandy, rocky or full of clay for ...