Shade Ground Cover

Plant them a little closer if they're slow growers.Keep in mind that some groundcovers that spread rapidly can become aggressive. If you want the space to fill relatively quickly, allow about 24 inches (60 cm.) between plants.

Only a couple of inches tall, it doesn't create an obstruction. It is sometimes sold as Scottish moss.. Using plants between pavers softens the look of your pathway or patio and keeps weeds from filling in bare spaces.

Second, they must be tolerant of both heat and cold, as the stones can hold onto both the heat of the sun in summer and the cold in the winter. Not only do low growing grass and other ground cover plants soften the look of the stone, but they are a low...

Grass might have a hard time growing around roots and the shade a tree offers can discourage even the hardiest of flowers. Drop a handful of all-purpose fertilizer in each hole before placing the plants in place.

Plants should be spaced about 60cm apart each way. * A good ground cover plant, succeeding in dense shade but rather slow to spread. * Heart-shaped shiny dark green leaves with prominent veins, 9" x 5"; dark violet flowers in August; a 2' mound, flowers...

Plants should be spaced about 60cm apart each way. * A good ground cover plant, succeeding in dense shade but rather slow to spread. * Heart-shaped shiny dark green leaves with prominent veins, 9" x 5"; dark violet flowers in August; a 2' mound, flowers...

Deer resistant ground cover. Thrilling shade garden plant with various applications, use as purple-black ground cover for exotic Asian gardens, fine texture color for containers, and stunning contrast for the front of the shade border.

Covering the seeds with a light layer of peat moss helps with moisture retention.It is best to plant seed when the temperatures are in the 70's (21 C.) during the day and the 50's (10 C.) at night.

When growing Japanese ardisia, it performs best in moist, but well-draining, acidic soil.Japanese ardisia is deer resistant. Spreading by rhizomes, it can get three foot or wider. Still, because new plants are added to local invasive species lists all...

This means the plant has an extremely aggressive spreading habit. It tends to grow to between 18 and 24 inches (45-62 cm.) high. In other words, wedelia plant care is extremely low maintenance.

In addition to being disease, deer, and insect resistant, this Juniper is drought and salt tolerant. Unlike many other spreading groundcover shrubs, the 'Parsonii' Juniper delivers the height of a traditional shrub at 2 ft.

English Ivy is a vigorous grower so some precautions have to be used when planting near woodlands where it can become invasive if not properly groomed once or twice a year. Its evergreen foliage creates a great deal of visual attention.

A yellow-orange dye is obtained from the flowers. It is a popular, semi- evergreen garden shrub with many named cultivars and hybrids derived from it.In North America the name Rose of Sharon is applied to a species in a different order, Hibiscus syriacus...

This creates an issue, and many gardeners evince the desire to completely remove periwinkle ground cover.It may seem sensible to just pull the plants, but any little bit of plant material or the presence of underground stems will send Vinca growing thickly...

Choose a sunny spot in the garden in early spring with well-draining soil or alternately start seeds indoors in flats 6 to 8 weeks before planting outdoors.Remove any debris and till soil to a depth of 6 inches (15 cm.).

Rinse the leaves thoroughly after applying fertilizer to prevent leaf burn.is made easy by the fact that it seldom suffers from disease or insect infestation. It can live in soil with low fertility, but the ideal location has fertile, loamy soil.

This one is very popular for use in containers and hanging baskets. This article will introduce you to the variation that exists among this tough groundcover. Some of the variegated selections include ‘Argenteovariegata' and ‘Sterling Silver' both...

Plant red creeping thyme between paving stones or along the walkway and enjoy its fragrance every time you enter the garden. Red creeping thyme gives you brilliant crimson flowers carpeting a low, mat-forming plant in early summer.

This works well since the vine typically roots from nodes.. While they are edible for humans, the berries don't have much taste.If you decide to start growing partridgeberries, you need to find a site with well-draining soil rich in humus.

Maintenance may include cutting off the spent spring blooms just before summer to promote a tidier appearance and denser foliage.Divide plants in spring to prevent die back in the center of the clump and produce more of these charming little plants.

Periwinkle ground cover should not be confused with annual periwinkle, as annual periwinkle ( In many instances, extreme vigor may not be desirable unless the periwinkle plant needs to cover a large area.

It thrives on soil poor in nutrients andthat has a hard time supporting other ground covers., in spots where it will have space to spread. If you have a need for a carefree ground cover, take a look at the bearberry.

A basket hanging from the ceiling or a pot that sits on a tall table are good options for enjoying the trailing vines of your Silver Falls houseplant.During spring and summer months, you can allow the plant to soak up the sun outdoors.

This gorgeous groundcover can handle full sun or shade, and will perform reliably for years to come. Glossy green and cream white oval foliage spreads quickly, and is perfect for covering a large area in a short period of time.

In both warm and cooler climates it is recommended to mow this grass down in early spring to clear out any dead foliage before new leaves begin to develop. Dwarf Mondo will only get 3 in.

Leaves are smokey blue, semi-evergreen and succulent. It is perfect for the front of a perennial border, planting en masse or highlighting the edge of a winding woodland garden path.

In both warm and cooler climates it is recommended to mow this grass down in early spring to clear out any dead foliage before new leaves begin to develop. In summer this Liriope will develop lilac blooms which stands out boldly against the foliage, then...