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Ground Cover 
Plant Ground Cover for those Problem Areas Gardening Newsletter  Ground cover plants are low growing and spread quickly to form a dense cover. They are attractive, can cover up problem areas, and help prevent soil erosion.
Some of the typical areas where ground cover might be grown include:
Ground cover is ideal for any area where you have trouble growing other plants, flowers, or even grass. It can be both a problem solver as well as beautify your landscaping.
Which Ground Cover to Select
There are many different factors that go into which ground cover is best for your site. Some of it depends on taste and part of it depends on the growth zones and other environmental conditions prevalent in your area. Consider the following criteria:
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We will gaurd your Email with great care and NEVER send spam or sell your information.  Soil & Bed Preparation Follow good procedures that are common for all plants including:
Note: Most ground covers will not tolerate excessive foot traffic. If this is expected put in a walkway before starting your ground cover plants. Specific Types of Ground Cover Plants *** Hot, Dry, Sunny Exposures ***
Small Areas (Less than 50 sq. ft.):
Large Areas (50 sq. ft. and greater):
*** Sun to Partial Shade ***
Small Areas (Less than 50 sq. ft.):
Large Areas (50 sq. ft. and greater):
*** Partial to Deep Shade ***
Small Areas (Less than 50 sq. ft.):
Large Areas (50 sq. ft. and greater):
Ground Cover is a great solution to problem areas and can be a great landscaping tool. Ground Cover controls erosion and can grow in places other plants, flowers, or grass has trouble. |
