Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Shaded area of lawn with a tree surrounded by bare garden plot with plants in pots - Jena Ardell/Getty Images Ferns thrive in ...

A person planting ferns in garden soil - Lana_m/Getty Images It's easy to make the mistake of using ferns as a ground cover only to discover that they're just too tall to meet your yard's needs. If ...

Ground cover is an important part of a healthy yard. It helps keep weeds at bay while slowing erosion, all while providing you with extra visual appeal that turns an otherwise barren strip of property ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When choosing a ground cover, pay attention to how much sun the area receives. Full sun is considered six or more hours of direct ...