2. Creeping thyme Creeping thyme is an attractive feature to consider when brainstorming garden border ideas, so we're glad to see it make the list of the best ground cover plants to prevent weeds.

3. Creeping rosemary Rosemary is a reliable Mediterranean plant well-suited to dry gardens and is considered one of the best drought-tolerant ground cover plants to grow. Whilst any rosemary can ...

I have two problem areas in my lawn. The grass is thin and grows poorly under a large tree. I also have a sloping area which is difficult to mow. What could I grow in these two areas that would be bet ...

Best of all, these ground cover plants can ... The fastest spreading ground covers are creeping thyme and ajuga. These flourishing blooms can grow and spread multiple feet a year.

The tight-knit leaves and small, purple-blue flowers of Mazus reptans may look delicate, but this low-growing, creeping ground cover is surprisingly sturdy. It thrives in shade or sun and in a ...

The best way to combat both of those ... Another point for Creeping Juniper is that it's the DGAF of ground cover: It doesn't care where you plant it or what kind of soil you plant it in.

Creeping Charlie, Glechoma hederacea, is a very aggressive, creeping ground cover that can take over a ... Results were best when day time temperatures were between 60 and the low 70’s F and ...

Creeping rosemary grows best in full sun. For a ground cover in the shade, consider one or more of the ornamental grasses in the liriope family, also called monkey grass. It varies by variety ...

Grass is the best-known ground cover but since it is not suited for ... Although it is little known where I live, I decided to give it a try. Creeping mazus quickly carpeted the area where I ...

Planting ground covers between pavers can add a delicate, organic element to your patios, walkways, and garden borders. However, doing so requires plants that are low-growing, sturdy enough to ...