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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Mazus Groundcover: Growing Mazus Reptans In The Garden
Mazus ground cover is a tiny perennial plant, growing only two inches tall. It forms a dense mat of foliage that stays green throughout spring and summer, and well into fall. In the summer, it is dotted with tiny blue flowers. Learn to grow mazus in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Taking Creeping Phlox Cuttings: How To Grow Creeping Phlox From Cuttings
Creeping phlox cuttings root after a few months, readily providing new plants almost effortlessly. Timing is everything when taking creeping phlox cuttings. Learn how to take cuttings from creeping phlox and when to do it for maximum success here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Potted Clover Plants: Can You Grow Clover As A Houseplant
Do you want to grow your own lucky 4-leaf clover as a houseplant? Although these grow rampantly outdoors, it is possible to grow clover in a container indoors provided that you give them the conditions it likes. Learn what those are in this article.
By Raffaele Di Lallo
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Best Ground Cover Plants For Full Sun: Beautiful Varieties For Sun-Soaked Gardens
Groundcover plants for sunny locations perform a variety of functions. Need some suggestions? Click here for full sun groundcover plants.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Bishop’s Weed Reversion – Learn About Variegation Loss In Bishop’s Weed
Bishop's weed plant may be just the thing for tough areas with poor soil or excessive shade; it will grow where most plants are doomed to fail. That being said, a snow on the mountain losing color can be alarming. Click here to learn more.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Managing Dried Out Phlox Plants: Why Is My Phlox Yellow And Dry
Both creeping phlox and tall garden phlox are favorites in flower beds. Unfortunately, both types can be prone to diseases and pests that can discourage gardeners from growing the charming plants. In this article, we will discuss reasons for phlox yellowing and drying out.
By Darcy Larum
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Blue Porterweed Groundcover – Using Blue Porterweed For Ground Coverage In Gardens
Blue porterweed is a low growing south Florida native that produces small blue flowers nearly year round and is an excellent choice for attracting pollinators. It's also great as a groundcover. Learn more about using blue porterweed for ground coverage here.
By Liz Baessler
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Phlox Vs. Thrift Plants: Why Is Phlox Called Thrift And What Is Thrift
Plant names can be the source of a lot of confusion. One such naming debacle is the one involving thrift. What is thrift, exactly? And why is phlox called thrift, but only sometimes? Learn more about the difference between thrift and phlox plants in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Rotting Creeping Phlox Plants: Managing Black Rot On Creeping Phlox
Black rot on creeping phlox is a major problem for greenhouse plants, but this destructive fungal disease can also afflict plants in the garden. Early identification and treatment are critical for managing the disease. This article can help with both.
By Mary H. Dyer
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What Are Desmodium Plants – How To Grow A Desmodium Plant
Desmodium varieties belong to a genus of plant species that numbers in the hundreds. These plants are legumes and can be used in farming, but they also make nice garden plants and provide habitat and food for wildlife. Click here to learn more.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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What Is Japanese Ardisia: How To Care For Japanese Ardisia Plants
Japanese ardisia is grown in many countries besides its native homelands of China and Japan. Hardy in zones 7-10, this ancient herb is now more commonly grown as an evergreen ground cover for shady locations. For Japanese ardisia plant info, click here.
By Darcy Larum
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What Is Gotu Kola: Information About Gotu Kola Plants
Gotu kola is often known as Asiatic pennywort or spadeleaf, an appropriate nickname for plants with attractive leaves that look like a deck of cards. Looking for more gotu kola plant information? This article can help.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Planting Dymondia – Learn About Dymondia Silver Carpet Plants
If you're looking for something attractive in your landscape, you may want to consider growing this plant. Read this article to learn more and take advantage of this versatile ground cover. Click here for more information.
By Karen Boness
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Is Miner's Lettuce Edible: How To Grow Claytonia Miner's Lettuce
Everything old is new again, and edible landscaping is an example of this adage. If you are searching for a ground cover to incorporate into the landscape, look no farther than Claytonia miner's lettuce. Click here to learn more.
By Amy Grant
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Spike Moss Care: Information And Tips For Growing Spike Moss Plants
Spike moss plants, or club moss, are not true mosses but very basic vascular plants. Can you grow spike moss? You certainly can, and it makes an excellent ground cover but needs consistent moisture to remain green. Learn more in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Getting Rid Of Periwinkle Plants: Learn About Periwinkle Control Methods
Periwinkle's tendency to root where stems touch the ground can make it an invasive competitor to other plants. Getting rid of periwinkle takes some serious work, but there are at least two useful periwinkle control methods in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Learn About The History Of Bearberries
By Teo Spengler