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Easy Maintenance Ground Cover Plants

By Dezimey Kum

Ground covers are perfect for adding beauty to your garden with minimal effort. These plants suppress weeds, reduce soil erosion and provide year-round interest. 

Breckland Thyme

This low-growing plant thrives in full sun. It's perfect for filling in gaps between stepping stones or as a lawn alternative.

Bugleweed

Bugleweed is a fast-spreading ground cover with striking foliage. This plant is perfect for shady areas and requires minimal care once established.

Stonecrop

Stonecrop is a succulent ground cover that requires little water. It comes in various colors and textures, making it a versatile choice for rock gardens, borders or containers. 

Periwinkle 

Periwinkle is a hardy ground cover with glossy leaves and blue or white flowers. It thrives in sun or shade and spreads quickly, ideal for covering large areas.

Lamb's-ear

Lamb's-ear is known for its soft leaves that add a unique texture to your garden. This drought-tolerant plant prefers full sun and is excellent for borders or as an edging plant. 

Irish Moss

Irish Moss forms a dense, lush mat of bright green foliage. It's perfect for filling in spaces between stepping stones or as a lawn alternative in shady areas.

Sweet Woodruff

Sweet Woodruff is a shade-loving ground cover with fragrant, star-shaped white flowers. It spreads quickly and is perfect for planting under trees or in woodland gardens. 

Heuchera

Heuchera is a versatile ground cover with colorful foliage. It thrives in sun or shade and produces delicate flowers. Ideal for borders, rock gardens and containers.

Japanese Spurge 

Japanese Spurge is a hardy evergreen ground cover that thrives in shady areas. Its glossy green leaves make it an attractive choice for borders and underplanting shrubs. 

Ground cover plants are a fantastic way to enhance your garden with minimal effort.