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Low-growing plants forming layered ground cover drifts in a naturalistic garden landscape.

Ground Cover Plants: 18 Low-Growing Species for Modern Landscapes

Ground cover plants form the living surface of a landscape, weaving between trees, shrubs, and...

Naturalistic garden planting showing perennial flowers at different bloom stages illustrating long-term landscape planting structure.

What Is the Difference Between Annuals and Perennials?

Understanding what is the difference between annuals and perennials helps homeowners design gardens that balance...

Dense podocarpus hedge with narrow, glossy green leaves forming a thick evergreen screen in a residential landscape.

Yew Plum Pine​ (Podocarpus macrophyllus)

Podocarpus macrophyllus, also known as yew plum pine, forms a dense podocarpus hedge ideal for...

Autumn joy sedum is a drought-tolerant perennial with late-season color. Learn how to grow, design with, and maintain this classic plant.

Autumn Joy Sedum (Hylotelephium ‘Herbstfreude’)

Autumn joy sedum is a drought-tolerant perennial with late-season color. Learn how to grow, design...

The Graphic Garden: Keith Williams

Library of Plants

A professional plant reference organized by characteristics, design intent, and real-world use.

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Low-growing plants forming layered ground cover drifts in a naturalistic garden landscape.

Ground Cover Plants: 18 Low-Growing Species for Modern Landscapes

Ground cover plants form the living surface of a landscape, weaving between trees, shrubs, and...
Naturalistic garden planting showing perennial flowers at different bloom stages illustrating long-term landscape planting structure.

What Is the Difference Between Annuals and Perennials?

Understanding what is the difference between annuals and perennials helps homeowners design gardens that balance...
Dense podocarpus hedge with narrow, glossy green leaves forming a thick evergreen screen in a residential landscape.

Yew Plum Pine​ (Podocarpus macrophyllus)

Podocarpus macrophyllus, also known as yew plum pine, forms a dense podocarpus hedge ideal for...
Autumn joy sedum is a drought-tolerant perennial with late-season color. Learn how to grow, design with, and maintain this classic plant.

Autumn Joy Sedum (Hylotelephium ‘Herbstfreude’)

Autumn joy sedum is a drought-tolerant perennial with late-season color. Learn how to grow, design...
Close up foliage up blue point juniper with silvery-blue tints and blue berries.

Blue Point Juniper (Juniperus chinensis ‘Blue Point’)

Discover Blue Point Juniper, an easy-care evergreen with blue-green foliage and an upright form that...
Mass plantings of Hubricht's Blue Star (Amsonia hubrichtii) in golden fall color, mixed with ornamental grasses and late-season perennials in a naturalistic garden setting.

The Plant Library: Hubricht’s Blue Star (Amsonia hubrichtii)

Hubricht's Blue Star (Amsonia hubrichtii) offers airy foliage, blue spring blooms, and golden fall color—perfect...
Pink Muhly Grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris)

The Plant Library: Pink Muhly Grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris)

Pink Muhly Grass adds vibrant pink plumes and soft texture to any garden, perfect for...
silvery wooly foliage of lambs ear plant with purple blooms starting

The Plant Library: Lambs Ear Plant (Stachys byzantina)

Discover the Lambs Ear plant—soft, silvery foliage perfect for borders, groundcovers, and drought-tolerant garden designs...
Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina)

The Plant Library: Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina)

Known for its dramatic red fall foliage and unique velvety stems, Staghorn Sumac adds bold...
meadow sage in field with wild small yellow flowers

Meadow Sage (Salvia pratensis)

Meadow sage, known for its striking spiky blooms and aromatic foliage is drought-tolerant and can...
Liriope muscari in woodland setting with purple flowers

The Plant Library: Lily Turf (Liriope muscari)

Lily Turf (Liriope muscari) is a hardy, low-growing perennial prized for its grass-like foliage and...
Lomandra longifolia (Basket Grass) on hillside in mass plantings.

The Plant Library: Basket Grass (Lomandra longifolia)

Learn why Lomandra longifolia is a versatile plant that offers a plethora of benefits, making...