The previous two options are great for sunny areas and those who love a garden full of flowers. But if you have a shady spot to fill, often under trees where growing grass can be tricky, moss is a great alternative. Growing moss as a ground cover can seem difficult because these plants...
A great ground cover can be a living mulch in the garden. Explore the world of ground cover plants and their benefits with us here!
Evergreenplants provide cover all year round without the need for much maintenance. Useful for maintaining an attractive winter garden. Annualground cover plants are perfect for the indecisive gardener or for those who don’t want to commit to a specific plant for too long. They often feature b...
Here’s another one for the native garden. The goldenstar, scientifically known as Chrysogonum virginianum, is naturally found in woodlands in the eastern USA. It grows to a maximum height of around 12 inches and is commonly grown as a groundcover, mostly for its long-lasting, yellow flowe...
The reason is that I don’t like to plant them in the garden. They can be hard to keep in check once they get established, so I stick to more low maintenance and non-invasive ground covers. However, in case you need to cover a large area and don’t mind doing some extra work, ...
Other uses for moss Moss is a traditional ground cover in bonsai containers. It also works well between stones or pavers in a garden path, and between the rocks in a rock garden. Mimicking moss In addition to a variety of true mosses, some mossy-looking and mossy-sounding plants also make...
break new ground to deal with a subject for the first time. abrir nuevos caminos/horizontes cover ground to deal with a certain amount of work etc. We've covered a lot of ground at this morning's meeting. tratar de cierto aspecto, abarcarget (something) off the ground...
Ground cover plants, like creeping thyme and ajuga, solve garden problems. Find the best picks for areas where grass won't grow or hillsides prone to erosion.
Well-drained soil and bright light is all this easy-care ground cover needs. Read more on how to grow ice plant. Zones: 5-9 Height/spread: 3 to 6 inches tall, spreads 12 to 24 inches Special attributes:Drought and heat tolerant; long blooming. Where to use: Rock gardens; xeriscape...
Groundcover: Ideal for suppressing weeds, preventing erosion, and adding decorative texture. Borders: Create attractive edging along walkways or garden beds. Container plants: Thrive in pots and planters, adding low-maintenance greenery to decks and patios. Caring for liriope: Low maintenance: These ...