Ground covering

Let’s face it, anywhere you put mulch, you can dig a hole and plant ground cover. Indeed, ground cover plants are simply living mulches that don’t cost time or money to install every spring. Just like mulch they help retain soil moisture, and they keep weeds from crowding in. Ground cover also provides an extra layer of color and, often, beautiful flowers.

A true carpeting ground cover: Pratia pedunculata – Mallee Design

Meet the Aussie Wonder: Australian Violet This charming ground cover, scientifically known as Viola hederacea, is a native beauty. With its heart-shaped leaves and delicate purple blooms, it's not just a treat for the eyes but a multi-purpose garden superstar. Why we love it? It's low-maintenance, versatile (sun or shade, it thrives!), and perfect for planting between pavers and stepping stones, adding a touch of nature to your hardscapes. Plus, it's a magnet for butterflies and bees!

Ideal for filling gaps in paving or replacing areas of lawn, these plants are perfect for walking on

Liriope muscari 'Monroe's White' Lilyturf - easy grower in shade to part sun

For paths that are pretty as well as practical, these walkable groundcover plants are the ones to plants alongside your paving

It happens every summer. No matter how much new seed you put down or how often you water, there will come a point where your lush green lawn turns into a crunchy brown landscape. Where

There isn’t much a great ground cover can’t do. It can crowd out weeds, stop erosion, fill in the gaps between larger perennials, and even soften the edges of walls […]

Interested in planting groundcover you can walk on? We have 15 of the best groundcover options that won't get crushed underfoot.

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