Category: Groundcovers

Every gardener knows the struggle: that barren slope where nothing seems to grow, those dry patches where grass refuses to thrive, the endless battle against erosion that steals precious topsoil season after season. These problem areas become eyesores in otherwise beautiful landscapes—constant reminders of nature’s stubborn resistance to our aesthetic ambitions. The conventional solutions often disappoint. Expensive irrigation systems that skyrocket water bills. Labor-intensive groundcovers […]

How a 2001 Plant Select Winner solves the most frustrating xeriscape challenges The Xeriscaper’s Dilemma: Beauty vs. Sustainability Every water-conscious gardener knows the struggle: you want vibrant color that lasts through summer’s heat, but most drought-tolerant plants offer fleeting blooms or dull foliage. The typical solutions? Either resign yourself to sparse flowering periods or waste precious resources keeping thirsty plants alive. That compromise costs more […]

2001 Plant Select Winner | Drought-Tolerant Superbloomer | Hummingbird Magnet The Water-Wise Gardener’s Secret Weapon For decades, homeowners in arid climates have faced the triple dilemma of water restrictions, poor soil conditions, and the desire for vibrant color. Traditional solutions like gravel yards or thirsty annuals either sacrifice beauty or sustainability. The Orange Carpet® Creeping Hummingbird Trumpet (Zauschneria) shatters this compromise with its 2001 Plant […]