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These ground cover plants fill in slopes quickly and help stabilize the soil.

These ground covers are great for covering your soil in beds. Remember that all your soil should be covered with plants or with mulch to keep weeds down and moisture in.

A dense, evergreen ground cover, Isotoma 'White Star Creeper' (Isotoma fluviatilis alba 'White Star Creeper'), is a charming plant with petite, star-shaped white flowers.

Texas has eight plant hardiness zones, ranging from the cold-hardy northwestern Panhandle to the warmer southern regions. Here's what to plant now.

Drought-tolerant ground covers are low-maintenance plants that conserve water and enhance garden aesthetics. Options like creeping thyme, sedum, and creeping raspberry offer vibrant foliage and ...

The simplest way to freeze-proof your Texas garden is to plant native species, said Melissa Hagen, houseplant manager at Tillery Street Plant Company in East Austin, when we talked to her in 2022.