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"We have a group of crepe myrtles growing in our sunny front yard in Zone 7. Grass won't grow in the area beneath them, so we put down mulch. We'd like to add a mix of plants there for more color.

I have two problem areas in my lawn. The grass is thin and grows poorly under a large tree. I also have a sloping area that is difficult to mow. What could I grow in these two areas that would be ...

Pink creeping phlox growing on a slope and around a large rock - Olena Lialina/Getty Images The spring blooms of creeping phlox (Phlox subulata) are a welcome sight after a long winter. Whether you ...