Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Also known as pot ...

Ground covers — low-growing plants that mat, sprawl, trail, or clump on the ground — play a valuable role in the landscape.

Without a doubt, flower beds enhance the overall appeal of a garden, but they can also attract unwanted weeds. These weeds can dramatically alter and degrade the beauty of your flower bed. This ...