The Garden Bug: Groundcover Plants

Advice & Tips
Written By Your West Central Voice

By Brenda Weaver

Groundcover plants provide dense soil cover, retard weed growth and prevent soil erosion. They can be woody or herbaceous, clumping or running, evergreen or deciduous. With many colors and textures to choose, they can define and unify a landscape, or soften hardscapes such as walks, steps and driveways.

When selecting a ground cover, consider these choices:

  • Tall or low in height

  • Sun or shade-loving

  • Clay or sandy soil

  • Moist conditions or dry

  • Showy flowers or less showy

  • Seasonal or evergreen

Sources: urbanext.illinois.edu, www.greenwoodnursery.com

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