Creeping Jenny is an aggressive grower, but that doesn't mean you can't grow it with companions to add more interest in your ...

If you are in the market for ground cover plants, try any of these low-growing, flowers for shade, sun, or drought resistance ...

Some ground covers thrive in sun. Others prefer shade. Soil moisture, traffic levels, and surrounding plants should all factor into your choice, too. For example, certain ground covers tolerate foot ...

Creeping mazus (Mazus reptans) is a deer-resistant ground cover that flourishes when planted on a slope. It produces vibrant green leaves that give way to white, purple, or pink tubular flowers in ...

Ground covers may be small, but their impact is big. With thoughtful selection, they’ll reduce your maintenance load, support pollinators, and beautify your garden from the ground up.

These characteristics have contributed to its fame, but they can also make it a real nuisance. Once ivy has spread, it can completely overgrow other plants or even entire shrubs and hedges. Its strong ...

Ground ivy, also known as creeping Charlie, is every lawn owner's nightmare. It's a fast-spreading, stubborn weed that can quickly take over your lawn and garden beds if left unchecked. With its ...

Mark Dwelly, the head gardener at Audley Stanbridge Earls, recommends creeping Jenny for our list of ground cover plants, highlighting how it spreads very quickly. Also known as moneywort or ...

The tight-knit leaves and small, purple-blue flowers of Mazus reptans may look delicate, but this low-growing, creeping ground cover is surprisingly sturdy. It thrives in shade or sun and in a ...

Planting ground covers between pavers can add a delicate, organic element to your patios, walkways, and garden borders. However, doing so requires plants that are low-growing, sturdy enough to ...

Prostrate acacia (Acacia redolens ‘Low Boy’) is one of the toughest flowering ground covers available. Plants grow one foot tall and spread out to a diameter of 15 feet.