Backyard ground cover ideas

Have the itch to ditch your high-maintenance lawn? These grass replacement ideas can help you save water, money, and endless hours on yard upkeep.

Let’s face it, anywhere you put mulch, you can dig a hole and plant ground cover. Indeed, ground cover plants are simply living mulches that don’t cost time or money to install every spring. Just like mulch they help retain soil moisture, and they keep weeds from crowding in. Ground cover also provides an extra layer of color and, often, beautiful flowers.

Planting sedum as a ground cover is easy and requires minimal effort. Follow these simple steps to learn how to plant sedum ground cover and create a beautiful, low-maintenance lawn.

Have you been searching for a ground cover plant to fill your lawn in and choke out weeds that is also low maintenance?

Ideal for filling gaps in paving or replacing areas of lawn, these plants are perfect for walking on

Whether you have a tree that provides so much shade that grass won't grow under it, a tree with exposed roots sticking out of the ground, or you just want want to beautify the ground

Interested in planting groundcover you can walk on? We have 15 of the best groundcover options that won't get crushed underfoot.

Planting under a shady spot in your garden can be tough, but these 30 ground covers for shade stand the test of time and shadow! Get some ideas on what to grow in these tricky locations.

Looking for tough plants?

Browse this list of the most interesting ground cover plants for pavers, stepping stones, and flagstone. These plants offer minimal care and years of beauty.