Creeping speedwell was once considered a member of the Scrophulariaceae family but was recently placed into the Plantaginaceae family along with the other speedwells. It is a major problem in turf ...

Q: I'm thinking of planting some items along the side of our sand mound. In doing research, I understand that certain groundcovers should not be used on or near a sand mound. I came across some plants ...

As suggested by its name, turf speedwell is a weed of turf, though it can be found in pastures as well. As with all of the speedwells, it was recently moved from the Scrophulariaceae family to ...

In most gardens, a good edger is worth its weight in gold, but one that has such distinctive green and gold foliage in a soft, low clump, as this plant does, is invaluable. These days, hipper-looking ...

This is one part in a weekly series featuring the UC Davis Arboretum’s “Garden Gems” series – 45 can’t-fail, easy-care, low-water plants well adapted to our region and that add sparkle to ...

Cultural needs: Normal or sandy; well drained, moist soil; full sun to part shade Dwarfs and dwarf trees won't be obscured when surrounded by this mat-forming creeping speedwell. Here, in full bloom ...