Ground cover plants can be a great way to suppress weed growth in gardens and in some cases even replace turfgrass lawns. Bugleweed, also known as ajuga (Ajuga spp.), is a popular ground cover option ...

This time of year is beautiful because of so many lush blooming plants. One that is fairly common but rarely mentioned for its beauty is ajuga. The common name for ajuga is bugleweed. Depending on ...

Always clean and sharpen tools you won't be using for a while. It's a good idea to wipe the metal blades with an oily cloth. This coats them with a thin layer of protective oil to help prevent ...

Ajuga is a genus of the Mint family Labiatae. Ajuga plants are native of Europe and flourish in many locales throughout the United States. Plants are hardy and rugged in USDA zones 3 to 9. The ...

Gardens are a playground of color, texture, and life—but some of the most stunning plants can be little tricksters. Groundcovers are often adored for their lush carpets of green, bright blooms, or the ...

If you're a fan of ground covers, and who isn't, you might have come across Ajuga (Ajuga reptans) with its glossy, evergreen leaves and its stunning purple, blue, or white flower spikes in mid to late ...

Giant leopard plant- Farfugium japonicum var. giganteum. Ligularia was its Latin name when I was in college, but now it is farfugium! This is the large leopard plant. It is a wonderful shade perennial ...

Q. Why isn’t ajuga used more commonly as a groundcover? It’s so pretty, and it stays compact without shearing. A. You’ll see ajuga used primarily as a bed edging plan and as a groundcover in fairly ...

Always clean and sharpen tools you won't be using for a while. It's a good idea to wipe the metal blades with an oily cloth. This coats them with a thin layer of protective oil to help prevent ...

If I asked if you had bugleweed in your garden you would probably gasp and say I hope not. That's just one of those unfortunate names for not only a great ground cover but a terrific plant to use in ...

As the shutdown continues and we are spending an uncommon amount of time at home, I enjoy walking around the landscape and admiring the colorful foliage of spring. Right now, irises are blooming all ...