Ground Cover
Ground cover plants deserve a place of their own. These versatile plants add appeal to nearly any garden design - in the garden itself, along hillsides, or in containers. There are many types of ground cover available, so finding one that fits your needs should be easy. But their spreading nature can quickly get out of hand if proper selection or ground cover care is not taken. That said, we can help put these worries at ease. Keep reading to learn what types of ground cover plants are suitable for growing in your region and how to care for them.
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I Shrunk My Lawn To Grow These 6 Must-Have Ground Covers – They're Low Maintenance & So Much Prettier Than Grass
A longtime gardener reveals the 6 ground cover plants she used to shrink her lawn. Find out why these low-growers are absolute must-haves.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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5 Heat-Tolerant Ground Cover Plants That Can Withstand Scorching Summer Weather
These heat-tolerant ground cover plants look great and can handle even the steamiest summer heat. Check out 5 fabulous options for a lush landscape all season.
By Tonya Barnett
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How To Care For Creeping Phlox And Get Cheerful Spring Blooms Year After Year
Creeping phlox and its pastel blooms are a surefire sign spring is here! Learn how to grow this gorgeous ground cover and enjoy its flowers for years to come.
By Tonya Barnett
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Essential Ground Cover Plants: 10 Options To Try For A Gorgeous, Low-Maintenance Garden
You might be thinking ground cover has a fairly forgettable place in your garden, just filling in the gaps – well, think again! These 10 ground cover plants are practical and pretty
By Bonnie L. Grant
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8 Fast-Growing Ground Cover Plants – Hide Bare Soil And Curb Weeds
Ground cover plants are the ideal solution to green up bare patches of soil. These fast-growing varieties will add a professional look to your landscaping design in no time.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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English Ivy Tree Damage: Tips On Removing Ivy From Trees
Without periodic pruning, the English ivy vine can become a nuisance when it climbs your trees. Learn about ivy damage to trees and what to do about it.
By Nikki Tilley
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How To Stop Chameleon Plants: Learn About Killing Chameleon Plants
With their pretty lavender-tinged, heart-shaped leaves, there is very little that can stop chameleon plants from spreading. A few tips may help.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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English Ivy: Complete Plant Care & Growing Guide
Lush English ivy is beautiful clinging to old buildings and creeping up fences, but it can be aggressive and invasive. You might love it more as a houseplant.
By Jackie Carroll
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Best Juniper Ground Cover: 12 Versatile Evergreen Varieties To Protect Your Plot
Juniper ground cover is a great way to fill and protect any gaps in beds, borders and path edges. Try these 12 reliable evergreen varieties.
By Susan Albert
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Top 10 Flowering Ground Covers
Explore this short list of 10 of our favorite flowering ground covers suitable for different climates and garden styles.
By Amy Draiss
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English Ivy Alternatives – Grow These Native Plants Instead
English ivy is invasive in the US. Click here for some beautiful native alternatives you can grow instead.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Control Weeds In Groundcover Areas Of The Garden
Click here for tips on controlling weeds in groundcover garden areas.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Best Groundcover Plants To Prevent Weeds
Click here to find out the best types of groundcovers to prevent and choke out weeds.
By Susan Albert
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False Rockcress Plants: Learn How To Grow Aubrieta Groundcover
Aubrieta groundcover is remarkably drought tolerant once established and can handle the harsh heat of a full sun rockery. For some tips on the care of Aubrieta and how to use this magical little plant in the garden, click the article that follows.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Saxifraga Plant Care - Tips For Growing Rockfoil Flowers
Saxifraga is a genus of plants found almost everywhere on earth. A very common and easy-to-grow variety is rockfoil. Information on how to grow rockfoil plants can be found in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Is A Mexican Heather Plant: Tips On Growing Mexican Heather Plants
Mexican heather is highly attractive to butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. Although it is a fantastic groundcover, it also performs well in containers or hanging baskets. Click this article to learn about growing Mexican heather in your garden.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Wedelia Plant Care – Learn How To Grow Wedelia Groundcover Plants
Wedelia is a plant that has some very mixed reviews, and rightly so. While praised by some for its small, bright yellow flowers and ability to prevent erosion, it is also reviled by others for its aggressive spreading tendencies. Learn more about the plant here.
By Liz Baessler