From weed suppression to visual cohesion, ground covers are the hard-working backbone of your garden. Here are our favorite fast-growing ground cover plants.

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In a West Philadelphia neighborhood long rooted in Black culture and community care, a mother‑daughter team is using plants to promote wellness, healing and connection.

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