Ground covers may be small, but their impact is big. With thoughtful selection, they’ll reduce your maintenance load, support pollinators, and beautify your garden from the ground up. Whether you’re ...

Varying plant heights not only adds visual depth but also creates opportunities for sustainable gardening practices and supports habitat for wildlife.

These ground cover plants fill in slopes quickly and help stabilize the soil.

Weeds can quickly take over a garden, but the right ground covers make a big difference. These low-growing plants form dense mats that crowd out weeds - naturally and without much effort from you.

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A dense, evergreen ground cover, Isotoma 'White Star Creeper' (Isotoma fluviatilis alba 'White Star Creeper'), is a charming plant with petite, star-shaped white flowers.

Create a living carpet in your front lawn by planting red thyme, a popular ground cover that requires minimal care and rewards with stunning purple flowers.

Ground covers — low-growing plants that mat, sprawl, trail, or clump on the ground — play a valuable role in the landscape. They fill in gaps in flower beds, adding color, texture, and depth.

Ground cover plants are essential for creating a lush, low-maintenance garden that keeps weeds at bay. Choosing the right ground covers can help fill your space with beauty and texture while ...

Lawns might be the most popular, but they are not the only ground cover available. Here are the 25 best ground cover plants for full sun or shade.