Collection: Ground covers

The Benefits of Ground Covers in the Garden

Ground covers are the ideal solution for a low-maintenance garden. These low-growing plants spread quickly and form a dense mat over the soil, offering countless benefits for garden maintenance and soil health.

• Less weeding: Because the plants completely cover the soil, sunlight can no longer reach the ground, and weeds have almost no chance of sprouting.
• Soil protection: A dense plant cover prevents the soil from drying out during hot summers and protects it from erosion during heavy rainfall.
• A well-maintained garden year-round: Groundcovers neatly fill in empty spaces under shrubs or trees, ensuring your garden always looks neat and complete.

Different types of groundcovers

Evergreen groundcovers

Want to enjoy a green garden even in winter? Evergreen groundcovers retain their leaves and color all year round. Well-known and hardy choices include English ivy (Hedera helix), periwinkle (Vinca minor), and dwarf cotoneaster (Cotoneaster).

Flowering groundcovers

Are you looking not just for a green carpet, but also for a sea of color? Flowering groundcovers create a beautiful display in the spring and summer and also attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies. Popular varieties include creeping bellflower (Campanula muralis), Caucasian stonecrop (Sedum), and groundcover rose.

Groundcovers for Shade or Sun

Every spot in the garden calls for a specific plant. For shady spots under trees or shrubs, plants like Japanese spindle (Pachysandra) or thick-leaved spindle are ideal. Are you looking for plants for a dry, sunny border? Then hardy rock plants and sedums offer the perfect solution.

Planting and Caring for Groundcovers

You can plant potted groundcovers year-round, provided the ground isn’t frozen. Before planting, thoroughly remove weeds from the soil and lightly till the soil, mixing in fresh potting soil. Stick to the recommended number of plants per square meter to achieve a fully dense plant cover within one to two seasons.

Water the plants generously immediately after planting and continue to do so during dry periods until the roots are well established. Once fully established, ground covers require virtually no maintenance.

Buy Ground Cover Plants at Plants24

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