Microclover is a standout low-maintenance ground cover that naturally suppresses weeds, thrives in various conditions, and even boosts soil health. Other ground covers like pachysandra, periwinkle, ...

Plant: 'Silver Streak' Allegheny Pachysandra For Its Silvery Winter Interest. In case you're still hung up on the white-mottled evergreen foliage of 'Variegata,' try Mt. Cuba Center's 2009 ...

Q: My long-established pachysandra bed has brown spots on some leaves and whole sections that are dying off. Is this a pest or disease? How do I help the plants recover? A: The symptoms sound like ...

Pachysandra needs to be in shade or partial shade to thrive. The more sun exposure, the more the foliage becomes bleached and yellowed. Pachysandra can only tolerate moderate sun.

Pachysandra will occasionally have problems with scales (insects) and fungal diseases — plants that are under stress like yours will be more prone to these problems. A common disease is leaf and ...

Lawns might be the most popular, but they are not the only ground cover available. Here are the 25 best ground cover plants ...

Q: My long-established pachysandra bed has brown spots on some leaves and whole sections that are dying off. Is this a pest or disease? How do I help the plants recover? A: The symptoms sound like ...

Our personal favorite is Pachysandra (Japanese spurge), a glossy green evergreen about 8 inches tall, each plant shaped like a little umbrella. Pachysandra needs shade to thrive.

When replacing pachysandra, plant natives when possible. We just got soil test results from one of the soil testing labs you list on your website. It says to apply 2.5 lbs. of urea ...

I’ve heard from several gardeners recently about an issue they’re having with their pachysandra. During last year’s growing season, the plants developed black blotches on their leaves and ...

Ask the Master Gardener: Pachysandra looks like it’s dying According to the Penn State Plant Disease Clinic, it is either winter dieback or Volutella blight.

In the case of the 42-acre Stoneleigh, that included seven acres of pachysandra, ... “I just look at plants and I think, ‘What are the possibilities?’” Mr. Kauffman said.