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 ...
Practically bullet-proof, they are able to withstand any amount of abuse you throw at them and their blossoms will attract a multitude of bees and other beneficials. Zones 3-10. Two good choices, both hardy to Zone 4, are two-inch-tall ‘John Creech’ two-row sedum (Sedum spuriumcv.)...
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.
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 ...
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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...
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 ...
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zone and, if necessary, by adding nutrients[54]. During bioventing, oxygen may be supplied through direct air injection into residual contamination in soil. Bioventing primarily assists in the degradation of adsorbed fuel residuals, but also assists in the degradation of volatile organic compounds ...