Covering GroundBy Barbara Ellis Landscape designer and gardening expert Barbara Ellis offers a comprehensive guide to transforming lawns and neglected areas into vibrant, low maintenance spaces in Covering Ground. With practical, easy to follow advice, Ellis showcases how to select and plant colorful ground covers that thrive in a variety of conditions, from sunny slopes to shaded gardens. This inspiring book provides creative ideas, planting techniques and

Nearly every blossom will produce larger

and golden-yellow accents

juicy fruit that adds extra value to your harvest

Make tulip season last for weeks and weeks with this mix of early-

Small to medium plums have firm flesh

the flavor is lively and tangy

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For use in areas with loose soil or when high winds may be present

the Obsessed Bearded Iris brings a dramatic and sophisticated touch to any setting

this book makes it simple to plan

Its sweet-tart flavor hints a tropical twist of pineapple and is perfect for snacking

but it also serves as an excellent pollinator for other apple varieties like Honeycrisp