I like tough plants and so do a lot of folks who are into low-maintenance landscapes. When it comes to groundcovers, I tend to avoid using them because they are usually more trouble to keep clean than ...

Liriope is ideal in shady areas under trees where grass refuses to grow. Photo by Darrell Blackwelder Liriope, monkey grass or border grass is one of the most underutilized landscape plant materials.

One of the benefits of belonging to a garden club is that you are often introduced to new plants. Gardeners are generous folks and enjoy sharing their plants, especially when they are redesigning a ...

Liriope, monkey grass or border grass is one of the most underused landscape plant materials. Mostly used as a border, redefining liriope’s use may create a new attitude for home landscapers, ...

The first time I encountered Liriope, I thought it was a grass. The leaves were about as wide as a blade of crabgrass and dark green. Then I read that a common name for this plant is lilyturf. But it ...

Chemical composition: Protein = 1.59%. Fat = 0.52%. Carbohydrate = 80.1%. Ash = 2.26%. Characteristically mucilaginous.

This week, I wrote a column about the benefits of ground covers, which require far less maintenance than lawn grasses. But which ground covers are best? When selecting one, first consider the growing ...

Q: Does liriope spread? I noticed little grasses sprouting up alongside the liriope. I couldn't tell if it was just grass from my yard or if the liriope was sending out "babies." A: Yes, liriope is a ...

My Michigan sister called, and asked, “What’s still blooming in your garden?” Actually, a lot. As I looked around there are jasmine, hibiscus, salvia, geraniums, Mexican morning glories, and Lori’s ...