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What everyone ought to know about Ground Cover Plants---before spending a dime

When shopping for ground cover plants it is best to find a variety that is known to grow rapidly. This will allow you to fill in a bare area in the shortest time possible. Grass is the best ground cover you can use but it is not always possible. As nice as a carpet of grass looks there are other plants that are more attractive.

Something to keep in mind is that ground cover plants are not to be walked on. Just remember this when you are deciding on where they will be planted. One of the nice things about ground covers is they do not need to be mowed like a lawn, they are fairly maintenance free.

One of the benefits of ground cover is that they can transform a spot that is difficult to work with into neat looking area. For example, if hills are a part of your landscape, this is an ideal area to plant ground covers. Growing anything at the base of a tree or rocky terrain is not easy. Ground covers do well in these areas.

English Ivy

There are many ground cover plants that make dull unattractive areas beautiful. One such plant is the English Ivy. And because it is an evergreen plant it will keep its leaves and color year-round. The plant grows no more than 6 inches tall, and does well in shaded areas.

These traits make it a great plant to use at the base of a tree, shrub, or shaded side of your home. If the English Ivy is exposed to full sun it will burn the leaves. If the plant is placed too close to a sturdy object, it will latch onto it and begin climbing upwards.

Moss Pink

If you have an area that has proven hard to grow anything in, the moss pink is a plant to consider. Unfavorable soil, hillsides and rocky ground are acceptable conditions for planting this ground cover. During the springtime it blossoms a mass of purple, pink and white flowers. In warm climates the plant will stay green year-round.

With so many ground covers available choosing one is a matter of personal preference. Just be sure to place it in the area it can tolerate. For example, not all plants like direct sunlight. If you are looking to fill in a shaded area with a sun loving plant it will not work. The same applies to plants that prefer shade; they will not do well in bright sunlight.

About the Author

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Steve Habib is an online researcher on the subject of growing and caring for a variety of plants. You can find more insights and groundbreaking research into how people all over the world are becoming better gardeners at: GROUND COVER PLANTS To receive automatic updates whenever new research is posted visit the GARDENING BLOG

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