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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Growing Golden Stars - How To Grow And Care For Green And Gold PlantGolden star plants produce an abundance of bright, yellow-gold flowers from spring until autumn. They are ideal for an area that needs a continuous, uniform ground cover. Learn more in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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What Is A Fir Clubmoss Plant?Fir clubmosses are tiny evergreens that look like little conifers. These ancient plants have an interesting past. Read this article to find out more about the fir clubmoss plant, where it grows and what it looks like. Click here.
By Jackie Carroll
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Part Sun And Shade Ground Cover For Every GardenGroundcovers in your bed or border offer a finished appearance. Read on for groundcovers for part sun and shade conditions.
By Becca Badgett
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5 Fragrant Groundcover PlantsAdding fragrant groundcover plants to a special nook in the garden or a walkway can add a punch of “wow” when passersby catch the aroma. Click for more.
By Susan Albert
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How To Grow Phuopsis StylosaCreeping crosswort is a beautiful flowering groundcover, but it can have its issues, too. Click to learn more about this plant.
By Tonya Barnett
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Dichondra Plant Info: Tips For Growing Dichondra In The Lawn Or GardenIn some places dichondra is seen as a weed. In other places, it is valued as an attractive ground cover or even a substitute for a small lawn area. Find out more about how to grow dichondra ground cover here.
By Susan Patterson
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Potentilla Groundcover: How To Grow Creeping Potentilla In GardensPotentilla ground cover is perfect for moist, cool, partly shady sites. Its lemony-colored flowers that last all spring and strawberry-scented foliage make it irresistible. Find out more about this ground cover in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Crinkle-Leaf Creeper Info: Learn How To Grow Crinkle-Leaf Creeper PlantsCrinkle-leaf creeper, also commonly known as creeping raspberry, is an excellent example of that durability and versatility. It is perfect for difficult sites and produces a mat of attractive foliage with unmatchable resistance to many pests and diseases. Learn more here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Mazus Groundcover: Growing Mazus Reptans In The GardenMazus 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 CuttingsCreeping 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 HouseplantDo 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 GardensGroundcover 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 WeedBishop'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 DryBoth 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 GardensBlue 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 ThriftPlant 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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Algerian Ivy Care: Tips For Growing Algerian Ivy PlantsEvergreen vines can be used as groundcovers for troublesome areas of the garden, such as slopes or other areas where grass has a hard time establishing. Algerian ivy plants are one such plant that will easily establish, where turf or other plants won?t. Learn more here.
By Darcy Larum

