From weed suppression to visual cohesion, ground covers are the hard-working backbone of your garden. Here are our favorite fast-growing ground cover plants.

Macedonia Brook State Park is one of Connecticut’s best-kept secrets. This park covers more than 2,300 acres of pure wilderness. That’s a massive amount of space to explore without seeing crowds. The ...

Astilbes are unique because they produce gorgeous blooms without much sun. These other plants will thrive in similar conditions and complete your beds.