Lush, emerald grasses might be the most ubiquitous ground covers across the U.S., and while they're aesthetically pleasing to some, they do little to enhance wildlife value or encourage pollinators.

Whitetail deer in grassy meadow with butterfly on its nose - Giedriius/Shutterstock Deer don't have upper incisors, so they browse by tearing leaves off plants rather than biting through them. If you ...