Epimedium-Fairy Wings Ground Cover

Epimedium also known as barrenwort, bishop's hat, fairy wings, and horny goat weed, needs a makeover. An excellent plant for dry shade and deer proof, it deserves a better place in the pantheon of ground covers.  Under used, overlooked, and ignored, this little ground cover is so important when I work on landscape designs, because …

From the Ground Up – Choosing the Right Ground Cover for Shade

This spring I toured a gorgeous private garden that is stunning for it's beauty and classic garden design.  I enjoyed strolling through the woodland gardens that were peaking with spring color and was struck by the innovative use of ground covers. No overly used big three - pachysandra, vinca, or ivy to be seen! There is a time …

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