Low-growing plants that spread across the soil surface, helping cover bare ground, suppress weeds, reduce erosion, and improve landscape appearance.
Ground covers grow outward rather than upward, forming a living layer over the soil. As they spread, they shade the ground, helping conserve moisture and reduce weed growth.
Some ground covers thrive in sunny locations, while others are adapted to deep shade. Many are valued because they require less maintenance than traditional lawns and can succeed in areas where turfgrass struggles.
Ground covers are commonly used on slopes, beneath trees, between larger plants, and in difficult-to-maintain areas of the landscape.
Ground covers provide both practical and ornamental benefits. They help protect soil, reduce maintenance, improve landscape design, and make use of spaces that may be unsuitable for grass or larger plants.