Here are a few tips she shared about using native plants as ground cover. The importance of ground covers. Ground covers might be small, but not including them can lead to big headaches.

Pachysandra is a popular but aggressive ground cover. But not all its varieties are made equal. Here are the ones you should and shouldn't grow in your yard.

Plant green and gold in either the spring or the fall, ... Ground cover plants can prevent trees from accessing water, absorbing moisture in the soil before it reaches the tree's roots.

Grass alternatives to keep yards lush, green. By Laura Kessinger For The Bulletin; Jul 26, 2016 ... many hardy perennial ground cover plants are low-to-no maintenance, ...

A fast-growing and dense ground cover option, ajuga has deep green-and-chocolate-brown leaves that are so packed, they form a very effective barrier for weeds, Kelly Funk, president of Park Seed ...

Our personal favorite is Pachysandra (Japanese spurge), a glossy green evergreen about 8 inches tall, each plant shaped like a little umbrella. Pachysandra needs shade to thrive.

And ground cover plants can also help to add interest and soften areas around the edges of a garden path, or front porch, without blocking the views. 5. Help avoid soil erosion ...

Related: 8 Fast-Growing Ground Covers to Plant in Spring for a Lush, Low-Maintenance Garden. ... Irish moss (Chondrus crispus) plants grow to completely pack open spaces with a fresh, green mat.

Nature does fast-growing ground cover plants very well. Look at any large area of woodland, rainforest, open country or dry terrain and you will see colonies of plants at your feet. They often ...

Questions: I want to plant some type of hardy/durable ground cover that will be green all year round and won't require much in the way of maintenance. Answer: Ground covers are defined as plants ...

Plant light needs vary. Be sure you understand terms on plant tags before choosing a ground cover. Find out how much sun or shade you have in the area you want to cover.

Best of all, these ground cover plants can grow quickly and help choke out weeds as it spreads. ... the leaves of the plants resemble green, needle-like small leaves," he says. Hardiness Zone: 3-9.