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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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
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Rotting Creeping Phlox Plants: Managing Black Rot On Creeping PhloxBlack 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 PlantDesmodium 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 PlantsJapanese 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 PlantsGotu 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 PlantsIf 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 LettuceEverything 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 PlantsSpike 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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Learn About The History Of Bearberries
By Teo Spengler
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History Of Cover Crops: Learn About Cover Crop Use Through TimeBy Mary Ellen Ellis
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History Of Clover Plants: Significance Of Clover Throughout HistoryBy Mary Ellen Ellis
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History Of Sedums: Learn About Sedum Stonecrop PlantsBy Bonnie L. Grant
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Ground Cover Plants: Tips For Planting Ground Covers Under A TreeTrees make attractive focal points in any landscaping design, but the ground around their trunks can often be a problem. But what about growing a ring of attractive ground cover there? Learn more in this article.
By Anne Baley
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What Is A Snakebush: Information About Snakebush Ground CoverIf "snakebush" makes you think of a long, scaly vine, you're in for a surprise. According to snakebush plant information, this lovely, little plant offers delicate, mauve flowers that look wonderful in hanging baskets. So exactly what is a snakebush? Learn more here.
By Teo Spengler
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Growing Partridgeberries: Using Partridgeberry Ground Cover In GardensSince the partridgeberry plant is a prostrate vine, it's easy to use it for ground cover. For other partridgeberry facts and uses of partridgeberry in landscapes, use the information found in this article. Click here to learn more.
By Teo Spengler
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Partridge Flower Info: Growing Partridge Feather FlowersIf you are looking for a ground cover or rockery plant with contrasting color and unique texture, look no further than the partridge feather ground cover. What types of partridge flower info do you need to know to successfully grow them? Click here to find out.
By Amy Grant
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Liriope Grass Edging: How To Plant A Border Of Monkey GrassLiriope is a tough grass that is often used as a border plant. Making a landscape border with this grass produces a tidy, low-growing, green edge that doesn't need mowing and remains green year after year. Learn more about using liriope as a border grass here.
By Bonnie L. Grant

