Some types of low-growing shrubs and even annuals work well as ground covers, too. Before planting perennial flowers or shrubs, make sure that they're suited to survive winters in your USDA Hardiness zone (find your zone here). Also, consider what kind of sun exposure the planting area ...
Sedum comes in many shapes and sizes but the low growing ones are perfect groundcovers for those hot dry slopes where nothing else grows. These spreading, mat-forming types of sedums resist drought by storing water in their fleshy stems and roots. Practically bullet-proof, they are able to w...
Ground covers are the ultimate troubleshooters: they overpower weeds, fill in bare spots under trees, control erosion on slopes, and hide fading foliage of spring bulbs. Some also thrive in unfavorable conditions where nothing else will grow, such as rocky soils or deep shade. Even in ...
beetle- insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings Carabidae,family Carabidae- ground beetles bombardier beetle- beetle that ejects audibly a pungent vapor when disturbed calosoma- any beetle of the genus Calosoma ...
Lilyturf is barely hardy in Zone 6a. Farther south, it spreads vigorously. It cares little how hot or dry it gets, what soil it grows in, or how much or little sun or shade it gets. Only stagnant water in the ground will harm it. Initially, it can be a slow grower, but an appl...
These beautiful compact perennials can be used as ground covers for shade to add interest to your garden while helping to keep the weeds down.
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“natural” fence line. The Belgian Block was expensive, but I love stone work and so it was sort of an indulgence. Once the stones and all ofmy trees and shrubs were in place, though, we had to fill this in – and mulch is very healthy for new plantings. Plus, it always looks ...
Vinca minor grows well in zones 7, 8 and 9 so be sure to check out the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map to see if vinca will grow in your area. If not, there are lots of other ground covers to choose one so pick one best suited for your area and sun exposure. I love that this ...