Want a lush garden without all the work?
Ground cover plants to the rescue!
They look great and need little care. Perfect for busy gardeners.
Check out these easy, low-maintenance options.
Ready for a gorgeous garden? Let’s go!
Periwinkle
Periwinkle is super easy to care for and spreads quickly, making it perfect for covering large areas.
Plus, its pretty purple flowers add a nice pop of color!
Creeping Thyme
Creeping Thyme smells amazing and can handle foot traffic.
It’s great for filling in gaps between stepping stones and adding fragrance to your garden path.
Irish Moss
Irish Moss is low-growing and turns into a lush green carpet.
It’s like having an evergreen lawn without all the mowing!
Lamb’s Ear
Lamb’s Ear is as soft as it sounds and needs barely any upkeep.
Its silvery-grey leaves look cool and feel just as quirky.
Sweet Woodruff
Sweet Woodruff thrives in shady spots and doesn’t ask for much attention.
Its tiny white flowers smell lovely, which is totally a bonus!
Bugleweed
Bugleweed is another shade-lover that’s easy-peasy to grow.
The blue flower spikes are a nice touch to any ground cover area.
Stonecrop (Sedum)
Stonecrop, or Sedum, loves soaking up the sun and doesn’t need much water.
Its succulent leaves make it a drought-tolerant champion!
Ajuga
Ajuga, also known as carpet bugle, spreads quickly with beautiful blue flower spikes.
It’s hardy and thrives with minimal effort on your part.
Pachysandra
Pachysandra loves the shade and forms a dense, green mat that’s perfect for low-maintenance gardeners.
It does well in those tricky-to-grow areas under trees.
Clover
Clover is not just for lawns—it’s a great low-maintenance ground cover too!
It fixes nitrogen in the soil, meaning it helps improve soil health while looking cute.