Information on ground covers, vines and other low-growing landscape plants. Sun and soil requirements for annuals, perennials and herbs, maintenance of ground covers and their use as landscape plants for specific problem areas.

Learn about the care for and uses of landscape plants, including trees and shrubs. Uses for landscape plants are discussed in terms of a beginner's approach to design.

An index to articles on groundcovers and other low-growing landscaping plants. Since lawn grass, shrubs and trees are covered elsewhere, these resources focus on other landscaping plants, such as annual flowers, perennials and groundcovers.

A landscape plan for sunny, dry areas or desert landscaping calls for drought-tolerant sun plants. Learn your options for full sun, plants requiring little water -- and how to use them in desert landscaping or sunny, dry areas.

Landscape Plants

Resource for beginners in do-it-yourself landscape design, from the history of its plants to the implementation of its techniques. Guide to 4 seasons of landscape design and landscaping maintenance.

Landscape Plants That Attract Birds

Landscape Plants for Shade Gardens -- Astilbes

Landscape Plants for Erosion Control

Colorful Landscape Plants -- Coleus Plants