Colorful ground cover

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.

This week, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener of Watters Garden Center in Prescott, AZ discusses ground covers that will provide year-round color. What perennial ground covers come back yearly? Which are drought tolerant and can handle full sun. Evergreen ground cover, and the best cover plants to prevent weeds.

These hardy outdoor plants won't just boost your home's curb appeal, but they'll survive every condition, even a dry, sandy, or shady yard.

Do you have some blank areas in your landscaping? You need some fast growing ground cover plants that suppress weeds and grow quickly everywhere.

Looking to elevate your garden with beautiful ground cover plants? Explore the best succulent ground covers that are not only stunning but also easy to maintain. From sedum as groundcover to ice plant varieties, these low-maintenance solutions are perfect for low-water gardens, full sun areas, and even shaded spots. Discover the beauty of Australian native ground cover plants and outdoor succulents that will thrive in any setting.

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Whether you’re looking for the best low maintenance or fastest growing groundcover for your lawn, these plants offer solutions to barren spots and spaces.

One of my favorite ground covers. Creeping in between path cracks and other flowers, the bright yellow flowers are abundant and quite splendid. Combine with any plants with weak ankles that need some cover-up. Photo credit: Walter's Gardens Zone: 3 Exposure: SunPartial Shade Height x Width: 2-4" x 18-24" Flower Color: Yellow Bloom Time: Spring-Summer-Fall Category: Perennial Notes: Tolerates wet conditions. Price: 4 inch, $6.25 Price: 6 inch, $8.75