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 Snow In Summer Plants - Information On The Care Of Snow In Summer Ground CoverGround covers are an attractive way to cover a lot of area in a garden quickly. Snow in summer is an evergreen ground cover that flowers from May to June and grows well in zones 3-7. Learn more here.
By Susan Patterson
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Japanese Butterbur Information: Growing Japanese Butterbur PlantsJapanese butterbur plant is a gigantic perennial plant that grows in soggy soil, primarily around streams and ponds. Still wondering exactly what is Japanese butterbur? You can learn more about the plant in this article.
By Mary H. Dyer
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About Bishop's Cap Plants: Tips For Growing Bishop's Cap Ground CoverBishop's cap plants are native perennials and can be found wild around North America, primarily distributed in temperate regions. What is bishop's cap? Read this article to learn more about growing your own.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Silver Falls Houseplant: Growing A Silver Falls Dichondra In The HomeAs an outdoor plant it makes a pretty ground cover or trailing plant, but growing a Silver Falls dichondra indoors is also a great option. This hardy evergreen plant grows gorgeous silvery foliage and makes a nice addition to any home with the right care. Learn more here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Planting Between Pavers – Using Ground Covers Around PaversUsing plants between pavers softens the look of your pathway or patio and keeps weeds from filling in bare spaces. Wondering what to plant? The information in this article can help. Click here to learn more.
By Jackie Carroll
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Barren Strawberry Facts: Tips For Growing Barren StrawberriesIf you have a chunk of garden that you would like a ground cover for, then barren strawberry plants might just be the answer. What are these plants? Read this article for tips on growing and caring for barren strawberry plants.
By Amy Grant
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Antennaria Pussytoes Info: Tips For Planting Pussytoes SeedsGardeners looking for a perennial evergreen ground cover couldn?t find a better choice than Antennaria pussytoes. Find growing information and more in this article so you can enjoy these plants in your garden. Click here now.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Bunchberry Vine: Tips On Caring For Bunchberry DogwoodBunchberry ground cover is a great addition to the garden for year round interest. Learn more about this creeping plant and how to grow it in the following article.
By Susan Patterson
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Pachysandra Weeds: Tips For Removing Pachysandra Ground CoverPachysandra an evergreen ground cover that looks like a great idea when you plant it. But this aggressive plant doesn?t know when to stop. Read here for information on removing pachysandra ground cover.
By Jackie Carroll
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Frog Fruit Plant Care: Information On Growing Frog Fruit PlantsFrog fruit plants grow as evergreen perennials in warm to temperate zones and add a wild touch as ground covers and bedding borders. Read this article to learn more about growing frog fruit and discover more about these interesting plants.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Monkey Grass Disease: Crown Rot Causes Yellow LeavesFor the most part, monkey grass is a hardy plant. But, despite the fact that monkey grass is able to take a lot of abuse, it is still susceptible to disease. One in particular is crown rot. Click here to learn more.
By Heather Rhoades
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Pink Knotweed Uses: Where Can You Grow Pinkhead KnotweedPinkhead knotweed plants are considered excellent groundcover by some gardeners and invasive pests by others. So can you grow pinkhead knotweed, or should you? For more pink knotweed information, click this article.
By Teo Spengler

