Feb 28 2009
Garden Tip, Try Ground Covers In Your Landscape
Ground covers grow exactly as their name describes, they cover the ground, and are a perfect solution to many landscape problem areas.
Ground covers come in blooming and non-blooming forms are the perfect plantings for areas of your landscape that are awkward to mow, or you just don’t want to mow. Ground covers also prevent weed growth, prevent soil erosion and help keep the soil cool.
Ground covers are ideal for planting between stepping stones, on slopes or in the border of flower beds. Shade loving ground covers will grow under trees when nothing else will, giving your lawn a well manicured appearance, and the ground cover won’t have to be mowed.
Phlox and verbena are two popular ground covers that are easy to grow.
