Ideal for filling gaps in paving or replacing areas of lawn, these plants are perfect for walking on

It is a good idea to put gravel under your deck for several reasons. Read this post to find out why and how to do this properly.

Is your under deck area looking dull or boring? Cheer it up with these awesome under deck landscape ideas. Add some flowers, a patio or pave it to create a beautiful spot in your garden.

Our deck was in good shape structurally but was not aesthetically pleasing. You may remember from my earlier blog post that I painted the deck above with solid…

A ground-level deck can be built from 2×4 if the span is less than 5’8″ (1.72m), using ground contact treated lumber. Under a 2×4 deck, the ground will need to be covered to prevent weed growth through the decking on such a low deck. The decking needs to be designed for ground contact or sufficiently raised off the ground to prevent rot.

My townhouse basement has sliding glass doors that open under a deck. The exit area was unsightly. I needed a quick, inexpensive, do-it-yourself, and easy- to-m…

There isn’t much a great ground cover can’t do. It can crowd out weeds, stop erosion, fill in the gaps between larger perennials, and even soften the edges of walls […]

These hardworking landscape plants make gorgeous ground covers, whether you want to fill in gaps or replace turf grass completely.

Whether you have a tree that provides so much shade that grass won't grow under it, a tree with exposed roots sticking out of the ground, or you just want want to beautify the ground

Let’s face it, anywhere you put mulch, you can dig a hole and plant ground cover. Indeed, ground cover plants are simply living mulches that don’t cost time or money to install every spring. Just like mulch they help retain soil moisture, and they keep weeds from crowding in. Ground cover also provides an extra layer of color and, often, beautiful flowers.