Ground covers are popular Louisiana landscape plants, and the most common around here is liriope. Industry pros and home gardeners commonly say you should never have to buy new liriope — just get ...

My Michigan sister called, and asked, “What’s still blooming in your garden?” Actually, a lot. As I looked around there are jasmine, hibiscus, salvia, geraniums, Mexican morning glories, and Lori’s ...

The Liriope genus includes grass-like flowering perennial plants native to parts of Asia. Two common species in the United States, L. muscari (also called lilyturf) and L. spicata (also called ...

Monkey grass is pretty low-maintenance when it comes to fertilization. "In average to rich soils, additional fertilizer isn't necessary," Hancock explains. If your soil is on the poorer side, you may ...

Liriope is ideal in shady areas under trees where grass refuses to grow. Photo by Darrell Blackwelder Liriope, monkey grass or border grass is one of the most underutilized landscape plant materials.

If you have a yard or garden, depending on which word you like, I know you need liriope even if you don't know you need it. You probably see it in many local yards but don't know its name. There ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. Can you explain how to care for the beautiful Persian shield plant? It ...

I see my neighbor cut back his liriope every spring. Is this necessary? It is not necessary, but homeowners and landscapers often trim liriope just prior to spring to remove old-looking and tattered ...

Liriope, commonly known as monkey grass, is one of the most utilized landscape plant materials. Often integrated into landscapes as a border, redefining its use may create a new attitude for home ...

Can you explain how to care for the beautiful Persian shield plant? I planted it last year and now it is woody and leggy. Gina Graham The Persian shield (Strobilanthes dyerianus) is one of the most ...