Fruit trees can take a lot of work to grow, especially during the first few years before they begin to fruit. If you want to cut your garden chores down, consider adding a few ground covers around ...

A person picks fruit from a tree. - Karetoria/Getty Images While you may already know what ground covers are and if you really need them, you may still be looking for a ground cover that is beautiful ...

Base of a large tree with exposed roots. - Babariba/Shutterstock Do you have an area in your yard with trees that's difficult to grow in? The struggle to find a plant that can thrive in these dry, ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...