Liriope landscape front yards

One extremely popular plant that has recently been showing its invasive qualities and is on invasive lists in various northern Virginia jurisdictions is Liriope, commonly called Monkey Grass or Lilyturf.

Don't make gardening more difficult than it needs to be! Plant these low-maintenance flowers and shrubs if you're new to gardening, have a brown thumb, or just want pretty plants without the work.

Liriope, or Lilyturf, pairs well with plants like hostas, ferns, and heucheras, creating a visually appealing landscape with contrasting textures and colors. However, it's best to avoid aggressive spreaders like English ivy or Japanese honeysuckle. What are the benefits of planting liriope with these companion plants? How do you prevent aggressive spreaders from overtaking the garden? #LiriopeCompanions #TextureContrast #GardenPairings

Underplanting is an essential part of gardening and landscaping. The basic thing to understand about underplanting is that choosing the right plants is crucial. They need to be tolerant of the dry soil, the shade, root competition, and ever-changing moisture and light conditions. It is not true that you can not have…

Does your front entryway send the right message? Colorful blooms, potted gardens and good hardscape design make a great first impression.

Daniel Davidson at Alan Ivey Landscape has some must-do tips for spring: This is the time of year that most of us are looking forward to the weather beginning to warm back up, and gearing up for the growing season. There are several things you can do to prepare your landscape for the spring flush…

Liriope is a tough, drought-resistant perennial perfect for growing along walkways, paths and flowerbed borders! See our top tips for growing.

Advice on Growing Liriope muscari, commonly known as the Big Blue Lilyturf, in Your Garden. Gardeners HQ Plant Growing Guides provide information and tips for over 1,000 types of plants.

Create a beautiful yard with these creative landscape ideas with big impact.