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English ivy (Hedera helix) is not native to the United States. It is on the Maryland state list of “non-native invasive plants.†It was imported from Europe about three hundred years ago by wealthy landowners eager to duplicate the landscapes they left behind, particularly in England.
English ivy has its positive side: it is a wonderfully […]
Groundcovers can be a blessing or a curse, depending on what you’ve got and where you’ve got it. Ask any gardener who has tried to eliminate English Ivy (Hedera helix)!
Groundcovers typically include any plant material that covers the ground surface and stays fairly low (shorter than 12â€), mat-forming or trailing.
Shade used to limit the average weekend gardener to ferns, hostas, and impatiens. But nurseries and catalog supply companies have stepped up to the plate in the past few years with an impressive array of shade-tolerant annuals, perennials, and shrubs that can provide lovely textures and colors even in the shadiest of settings.
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