Ground covers aren’t used very often
and are sometimes misunderstood. However, they’re incredibly useful
and beautiful to have around. Ground covers not only help protect the
soil and slow down erosion, but they also can add color and fragrance
to your garden. Here are some of the best ground covers to have
around!
1. Thyme
Thyme is one of those ground
covers that does all three things: protects, looks good, and smells
good! Thyme comes in numerous different shades, so choose one you
like and that matches your house and go with it!
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| Thyme |
2. Sedum
The best thing about sedum is
that it doesn’t require much water and that it’s fairly adaptable
to the environment it’s planted in. Sedum also comes in numerous
colors, so you can choose a color that suits your garden space.
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| Sedum |
3. Hens-and-Chicks
If you’re trying to get a ground
cover in a tight place then consider planting hens-and-chicks.
This ground cover is great for small areas like between rocks and
doesn’t require much maintenance. It’s also a very traditional
ground cover and adds a fun texture to your yard!
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| Hens-and-Chicks |
4. Sweet Woodruff
If you’re a fan of ground covers that
add fragrance to your yard, then try this one. When stepped
on or crushed, sweet woodruff gives off a fresh mown hay smell that
most of us love. This ground cover also flourishes in dense shade, so
it’s great for under decks or similar places.
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| Sweet Woodruff |
5. Bishop’s Weed
The best aspect of bishop’s
weed is how fast it grows. Unless it’s in a contained space,
this ground cover will spread rapidly. It can be planted in large or
small spaces and adds a nice calming color to your yard.
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| Bishop’s Weed |
6. Brass Button
Brass button will give your yard a
wonderful color, so if that’s a must then this is a great ground
cover. It can also endure high amounts of traffic, which is always a
plus. Brass button also has a wonderful texture to it.
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| Brass Button |
7. Ajuga
Besides its magnificent
colors, ajuga is also a low maintenance plant, so you don’t
have to do much to keep it alive. It also spreads easily, which is
good if you like color but not so much if you want to keep it under
control.
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| Ajuga |
8. Lamium
While lamium looks great,
it’s not the best at dealing with high amounts of traffic, so make
sure it’s somewhere with less foot traffic. Put lamium next to
other plants with darker foliage so this ground cover can bring out
those colors.
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| Lamium |
9. Mondo Grass
This ground cover can get pretty
divisive: some people love it while others aren’t too fond. If
you’re one who likes it, then know that it’s great to border
yards and paths. Just make sure to give it full or part sun and to
keep the soil moist in order for it to stay healthy.
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| Mondo Grass |
This is also known
as creeping Jenny. This ground cover has a great color and
is awesome for under shrubs and as a border plant. Keep it in the
shade and remember that it spreads fast, so plan accordingly.
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| Golden Moneywort |
11. Lamb’s
Ear
Don’t you just love the name of this
ground cover? Obviously, as you can tell from its name, lamb’s
ear is soft to the touch, which makes it even better. It’s
also got a great color, so there’s not much of a downside to this
ground cover.
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| Lamb’s Ear |
12. Epimedium
Epimedium grows in many colors, so
you won’t have a problem finding the one you like. It’s best in
dry shade, which makes it a very unique and valuable ground cover to
utilize in your yard.
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| Epimedium |
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