Ground cover instead of lawn

Mix it up, and get efficient. Grow these water-wise lawn alternatives in place of traditional turf grass.

Many of us have a love-hate relationship with our lawns. Although we enjoy the cool carpet of green grass to lie on and play on in summer, no one wants to spend hours every weekend mowing and trimming—not to mention battling weeds, insects, and fungus, and aerating, feeding, watering, and seeding. Turf lawns take a lot of time and money to maintain. They require the use of precious water resources to keep them alive, and the pesticides and herbicides we apply to them can damage the…

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

Ground cover plants are an essential part of landscaping and have many uses in the garden. They can be used to carpet the garden, prevent erosion on slopes, cover shaded areas under trees, and prevent weeds from choking out other plants. Not only that, but they can also add new colors and textures into the landscape. Many produce prolific blooms during the spring and summer growing seasons for an extra splash of color! We have formulated a list of the best ground cover plants to prevent…

Discover a variety of spreading ground cover plants perfect for your garden. From full sun flowering ground covers to shade perennials for weed suppression, these plants will beautify your space. Explore fast-spreading invasive options or durable options that you can walk on, ideal for paths and walkways. Whether you love grevillea ground cover varieties or beautiful flowering options for a sunny garden, find the best ground cover plants here.

Make a Thyme Lawn, and take the summer off no mowing, fertilizing or fuss with a great lawn alternative

Unlike traditional grass that must be mowed regularly to stay healthy and tidy, you can let your micro clover lawn grow long to create a meadow-like,

Try some of these robust, low-growing groundcovers for shade or tough spots—wherever you need year-round coverage.

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.

Are you looking for a ground cover to add to your garden instead of grass? There are a number of different ground cover plants that can substitute for grass, depending on your climate. In this article, gardening expert Madison Mouldon shares her favorite ground covers that can replace grass, help pollinators, and look fantastic in your garden.