You can help #ProtectTheSource by planting native groundcovers, shrubs and trees on your property!
These helpers create a buffer that slows water runoff and protects the Occoquan Reservoir from nutrients, pollution and erosion.
Visit Plant NOVA Natives to learn what to plant: buff.ly/VSXz0Us
These helpers create a buffer that slows water runoff and protects the Occoquan Reservoir from nutrients, pollution and erosion.
Visit Plant NOVA Natives to learn what to plant: buff.ly/VSXz0Us
September 30, 2026 at 1:17 PM
You can help #ProtectTheSource by planting native groundcovers, shrubs and trees on your property!
These helpers create a buffer that slows water runoff and protects the Occoquan Reservoir from nutrients, pollution and erosion.
Visit Plant NOVA Natives to learn what to plant: buff.ly/VSXz0Us
These helpers create a buffer that slows water runoff and protects the Occoquan Reservoir from nutrients, pollution and erosion.
Visit Plant NOVA Natives to learn what to plant: buff.ly/VSXz0Us
You might think using rocks or artificial turf instead of groundcovers or organic mulch saves time or money, but these replacements don’t support wildlife and can significantly increase temperatures in the landscape. Our top 10 gardening mistakes at UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: buff.ly/9G18sV8
September 30, 2026 at 1:01 PM
You might think using rocks or artificial turf instead of groundcovers or organic mulch saves time or money, but these replacements don’t support wildlife and can significantly increase temperatures in the landscape. Our top 10 gardening mistakes at UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: buff.ly/9G18sV8
Hey, St. Louis area wannabe foragers
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10:30 am October 7th Missouri Conservation Department class at Rockwoods Reservation, Wildwood
🌱 😋 Wild Edibles- Roots & Tubers
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Wild ginger: A native groundcover for shady gardens
Shaded areas can be difficult areas to landscape, especially when it comes to groundcovers.
extension.illinois.edu
September 28, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Hey, St. Louis area wannabe foragers
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10:30 am October 7th Missouri Conservation Department class at Rockwoods Reservation, Wildwood
🌱 😋 Wild Edibles- Roots & Tubers
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15 Tickets remaining
10:30 am October 7th Missouri Conservation Department class at Rockwoods Reservation, Wildwood
🌱 😋 Wild Edibles- Roots & Tubers
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Hey, St. Louis area wannabe foragers
10:30 am Oct 7th Missouri Conservation class at Rockwoods Reservation, Wildwood
🌱 😋Wild Edibles- Roots & Tubers
23 Tickets remaining. Foraging-related events fill up fast. Register now mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventD...
also see
10:30 am Oct 7th Missouri Conservation class at Rockwoods Reservation, Wildwood
🌱 😋Wild Edibles- Roots & Tubers
23 Tickets remaining. Foraging-related events fill up fast. Register now mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventD...
also see
Wild ginger: A native groundcover for shady gardens
Shaded areas can be difficult areas to landscape, especially when it comes to groundcovers.
extension.illinois.edu
September 13, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Hey, St. Louis area wannabe foragers
10:30 am Oct 7th Missouri Conservation class at Rockwoods Reservation, Wildwood
🌱 😋Wild Edibles- Roots & Tubers
23 Tickets remaining. Foraging-related events fill up fast. Register now mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventD...
also see
10:30 am Oct 7th Missouri Conservation class at Rockwoods Reservation, Wildwood
🌱 😋Wild Edibles- Roots & Tubers
23 Tickets remaining. Foraging-related events fill up fast. Register now mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventD...
also see
If it matters, my goal is to underplant with native plant understory shrubs and groundcovers so this won’t be a “lawn tree.” I have my heart set on some Viburnum acerifolium. I do not have deer in my yard, but squirrels and voles do a fair amount of damage.
September 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM
If it matters, my goal is to underplant with native plant understory shrubs and groundcovers so this won’t be a “lawn tree.” I have my heart set on some Viburnum acerifolium. I do not have deer in my yard, but squirrels and voles do a fair amount of damage.
Grass is the real weed. Drought resistant native groundcovers are the way to go
September 8, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Grass is the real weed. Drought resistant native groundcovers are the way to go
6 Colorful Groundcovers to Plant This September for a Garden That Looks Fuller and More Vibrant
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September 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM
6 Colorful Groundcovers to Plant This September for a Garden That Looks Fuller and More Vibrant
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6 Colorful Groundcovers to Plant This September for a Garden That Looks Fuller and More Vibrant
https://flip.it/h7dIzd
https://flip.it/h7dIzd
September 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM
6 Colorful Groundcovers to Plant This September for a Garden That Looks Fuller and More Vibrant
https://flip.it/h7dIzd
https://flip.it/h7dIzd
Tree planting isn’t enough—and monoculture plantations aren’t forests. The real goal should be polyculture forests: diverse, locally appropriate trees, shrubs, fungi, groundcovers, wildlife habitat, and healthy soil.
Protect old forests. Restore native ecosystems🌳🌿🐝
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1Yb...
Protect old forests. Restore native ecosystems🌳🌿🐝
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1Yb...
Can trees save the planet? | DW Documentary
YouTube video by DW Documentary
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September 3, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Tree planting isn’t enough—and monoculture plantations aren’t forests. The real goal should be polyculture forests: diverse, locally appropriate trees, shrubs, fungi, groundcovers, wildlife habitat, and healthy soil.
Protect old forests. Restore native ecosystems🌳🌿🐝
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1Yb...
Protect old forests. Restore native ecosystems🌳🌿🐝
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1Yb...
We picked out the Rozanne Geranium to add around the light pole in the front. Its perennial . Mr W is planting them now. He’s a sweetheart. www.bhg.com/gardening/pl...
Grow Perennial Geranium for Attractive Foliage and Colorful Flowers
Perennial geranium is a darling plant with attractive foliage and bright flowers. Its many varieties work wonderfully as groundcovers and borders.
www.bhg.com
August 28, 2026 at 3:09 PM
We picked out the Rozanne Geranium to add around the light pole in the front. Its perennial . Mr W is planting them now. He’s a sweetheart. www.bhg.com/gardening/pl...
If you live in the #PNW, this is a helpful article.
I have a lot of Blue Star Creeper and have always liked it, partly because it spreads fairly quickly. Contrary to what this says, though, it also dries out very quickly and requires frequent watering.
positivebloom.com/the-fire-res...
I have a lot of Blue Star Creeper and have always liked it, partly because it spreads fairly quickly. Contrary to what this says, though, it also dries out very quickly and requires frequent watering.
positivebloom.com/the-fire-res...
The Fire-Resistant Groundcovers Oregon Homeowners Are Planting Instead Of Bark Mulch
Bark mulch near the house carries more fire risk than many Oregon homeowners realize. These low-growing groundcovers are a living, far safer alternative.
positivebloom.com
August 19, 2026 at 6:47 PM
If you live in the #PNW, this is a helpful article.
I have a lot of Blue Star Creeper and have always liked it, partly because it spreads fairly quickly. Contrary to what this says, though, it also dries out very quickly and requires frequent watering.
positivebloom.com/the-fire-res...
I have a lot of Blue Star Creeper and have always liked it, partly because it spreads fairly quickly. Contrary to what this says, though, it also dries out very quickly and requires frequent watering.
positivebloom.com/the-fire-res...
This little beauty is cherry skullcap! One of my very favorite groundcovers. It’s not at its best right now, but the first flush of blooms is WILD. It’s about three inches tall, spreads slowly, and is not on the drip.
August 18, 2026 at 1:07 AM
This little beauty is cherry skullcap! One of my very favorite groundcovers. It’s not at its best right now, but the first flush of blooms is WILD. It’s about three inches tall, spreads slowly, and is not on the drip.
In areas where rainfall is scarce, it can be tough to keep plants alive on bare ground. These 7 drought-tolerant groundcovers are easy to grow and care for.
7 Low-Maintenance Groundcovers to Plant Now That Will Still Thrive in Summer Heat
In areas where rainfall is scarce, it can be tough to keep plants alive on bare ground. These 7 drought-tolerant groundcovers are easy to grow and care for.
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August 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
In areas where rainfall is scarce, it can be tough to keep plants alive on bare ground. These 7 drought-tolerant groundcovers are easy to grow and care for.
Other good, taller groundcovers (controllable spreaders) include zigzag goldenrod (Solidago flexicaulis), large-leaf aster (Eurybia macrophylla), and sensitive fern (Onoclea sensibilis). Some of these you can find at typical nurseries, others you have to go further (Baldwin’s, Lahave Drumlins).
August 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Other good, taller groundcovers (controllable spreaders) include zigzag goldenrod (Solidago flexicaulis), large-leaf aster (Eurybia macrophylla), and sensitive fern (Onoclea sensibilis). Some of these you can find at typical nurseries, others you have to go further (Baldwin’s, Lahave Drumlins).
I'm encouraging field grasses, groundcovers,
wildflowers, lilies and clovers and never watering
or fertilizing grass again.
I have dragonflies and butterflies everywhere.
wildflowers, lilies and clovers and never watering
or fertilizing grass again.
I have dragonflies and butterflies everywhere.
August 10, 2026 at 1:24 AM
I'm encouraging field grasses, groundcovers,
wildflowers, lilies and clovers and never watering
or fertilizing grass again.
I have dragonflies and butterflies everywhere.
wildflowers, lilies and clovers and never watering
or fertilizing grass again.
I have dragonflies and butterflies everywhere.
#ecoregion59 compatriots 🌱
Find community in #nativeplants at the Middlesex Conservation District’s 43rd Annual Fall Plant Sale!
Shop local ecotype, straight species plants selected for local landscapes.
middlesexconservationdistrict.org/fall-sale-2/
Find community in #nativeplants at the Middlesex Conservation District’s 43rd Annual Fall Plant Sale!
Shop local ecotype, straight species plants selected for local landscapes.
middlesexconservationdistrict.org/fall-sale-2/
2026 Middlesex Conservation District Fall Native Plant Sale
Choose from a wide selection of local ecotype, straight-species native wildflowers, shrubs, grasses, trees, rushes, and groundcovers. Order online in advance for the best selection…
middlesexconservationdistrict.org
August 7, 2026 at 6:37 PM
#ecoregion59 compatriots 🌱
Find community in #nativeplants at the Middlesex Conservation District’s 43rd Annual Fall Plant Sale!
Shop local ecotype, straight species plants selected for local landscapes.
middlesexconservationdistrict.org/fall-sale-2/
Find community in #nativeplants at the Middlesex Conservation District’s 43rd Annual Fall Plant Sale!
Shop local ecotype, straight species plants selected for local landscapes.
middlesexconservationdistrict.org/fall-sale-2/
One of my favorite groundcovers for moist shady areas, can make a literal carpet beneath understory trees/shrubs when happy and selfseeds like crazy! A powerhouse for dealing with switchgrass in these areas - and also double as a folk-remedy for poison ivy/bug bites by rubbing whole plant on you
August 6, 2026 at 2:54 PM
One of my favorite groundcovers for moist shady areas, can make a literal carpet beneath understory trees/shrubs when happy and selfseeds like crazy! A powerhouse for dealing with switchgrass in these areas - and also double as a folk-remedy for poison ivy/bug bites by rubbing whole plant on you
Layer plantings vertically to mimic forest structure. Trees, shrubs, groundcovers.
August 4, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Layer plantings vertically to mimic forest structure. Trees, shrubs, groundcovers.
Fill those empty patches in your yard with these common colorful groundcovers that will thrive throughout the fall.
Plant These 12 Common Groundcovers in August for More Color All Through Fall
Fill those empty patches in your yard with these common colorful groundcovers that will thrive throughout the fall.
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August 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Fill those empty patches in your yard with these common colorful groundcovers that will thrive throughout the fall.
Around 30 community members braved wet and windy conditions to plant 333 locally indigenous trees, shrubs and groundcovers at Yarraman Park during Glenelg Shire Council's inaugural National Tree Day event.
02 August 2026
Glenelg Shire Council
#LGNewsRoundup #GlenelgShireCouncil
02 August 2026
Glenelg Shire Council
#LGNewsRoundup #GlenelgShireCouncil
National Tree Day at Yarraman Park
Around 30 community members braved wet and windy conditions to plant 333 locally indigenous trees, shrubs and groundcovers at Yarraman Park during Glenelg Shire Council's inaugural National Tree Day event.
www.glenelg.vic.gov.au
August 2, 2026 at 9:33 PM
I know @snellis.bsky.social already shared some of our adventures, but here is my take, starting with the renaissance garden at Heronswood! 🌱🌷
August 1, 2026 at 3:31 AM
I know @snellis.bsky.social already shared some of our adventures, but here is my take, starting with the renaissance garden at Heronswood! 🌱🌷
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Groundcovers That Stay Colorful in Winter
Not all groundcovers are green in winter; some have burgundy, yellow or variegated colors. But these low-growing plants won't quit when the mercury drops.
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July 24, 2026 at 4:55 AM
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