And Dinsdale is far from alone in that observation, even in Oregon ... function as a low-maintenance ground cover or lawn substitute. Carex subfusca: This native western sedge is found from ...

I went for a hike with our daughter and granddaughter the other day and I noticed that everywhere I looked the forest and oak savanna had their own native groundcovers. We might consider some of ...

As you look back at last year’s garden and begin to plan next year’s, consider the benefits of native plants ... which is an easy-going ground cover with berries for wildlife.

Tall Oregon grape (Mahonia aquifolium), a February ... Rufous hummingbirds are reported to be on the decline. By choosing native ground covers and lawn substitutes, you can rest assured that ...

If you have a large shade tree, you can put a 10 foot circle around it and use ground cover instead of grass,” said Zondag, past president of Jung Seed Company. He used native groundcovers at ...

To keep your soil healthy, consider planting low-growing plants called groundcovers. There are many to choose from. I prefer native plants for their resilience, suitability to our location and ...