Sun Tolerant Ground Cover

Some trees, like the Norway maple, have very thick coverage and offer almost no sunlight underneath. Dig the soil inside the circle and remove all the grass and weeds growing inside.Use a trowel to dig individual holes for planting the ground cover plants.

* It is a low, creeping, woody shrub to about 1 m tall and 1–2 m wide but often smaller. * A low shrub with dark green evergreen leaves, shiny on the undersides; 2-3" flowers, bright yellow, throughout summer; easy to grow--tolerates dry soil; said...

* 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 to almost 3'; native to China.

* It is a shrub reaching 1 to 1.5 m . It bears compound, alternate, toothed leaflets which resemble ferns or sumac . Flowers are white and showy clustered at the end of branches. * The flowers are generous with their sweet perfume whatever the weather.

* It is a shrub reaching 1 to 1.5 m . It bears compound, alternate, toothed leaflets which resemble ferns or sumac . Flowers are white and showy clustered at the end of branches. * The flowers are generous with their sweet perfume whatever the weather.

* 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 to almost 3'; native to China.

* It is a low, creeping, woody shrub to about 1 m tall and 1–2 m wide but often smaller. * A low shrub with dark green evergreen leaves, shiny on the undersides; 2-3" flowers, bright yellow, throughout summer; easy to grow--tolerates dry soil; said...

On a recent trip to Henderson Beach State Park in Destin, Florida, I was struck by the number and variety of plants that grow on sandy dunes bordering the Gulf of Mexico. Growth is best in sandy soil.

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.

When this ground cover becomes full, it appears as a dense carpet-like grass and is often planted in places where other turf-type grass does not grow well.Silver dichondra is a green-silver annual ground cover that is often used in hanging baskets and...

However, Japanese ardisia does not share coral ardisia's invasive species status. (-7 C.), though, Japanese ardisia should be mulched, as it can easily suffer from winter burn. Still, because new plants are added to local invasive species lists all the...

Its flowers are its most appealing feature: small, yellow, daisy-like, and very prolific.It can handle a wide range of pH levels and will perform well in virtually any soil. If you do decide to plant, keep it in check by providing it only minimal water...

Blue-green foliage with a silvery tint decorates the landscape all year long, as this evergreen never fades. In addition to being disease, deer, and insect resistant, this Juniper is drought and salt tolerant.

Its evergreen foliage creates a great deal of visual attention. English Ivy is incredibly versatile often seen in landscapes as ground cover, container gardens, hanging baskets, climbing on brick houses and interior planting.

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...

Water gently with a diffuser attachment to prevent drowning seeds and pushing them under too much soil. Keep the area moderately wet but not soggy.Once seedlings appear, keep weed pests from the area and thin plants to one every 10 inches (25 cm.).

It is suitable for U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 7 or 8.To grow mazus where you now have a lawn, first remove the grass. Apply 1 to 1.5 pounds of 12-12-12 fertilizer per 100 square feet.

Some of the variegated selections include ‘Argenteovariegata' and ‘Sterling Silver' both with white-edged leaves and blue flowers; ‘Ralph Shugert' has white-edged leaves and purple flowers; ‘Aureovariegata' has yellow-edged leaves and blue flowers;...

Tall plants are densely covered with tiny, dark green, shiny leaves that are intensely aromatic when crushed. Plant red creeping thyme between paving stones or along the walkway and enjoy its fragrance every time you enter the garden.

Each stem can be up to a foot long.The flowers produced by the vine bloom in early summer. Larger mammals eat them too, including foxes, skunks, and white-footed mice. Read on for other partridgeberry facts and uses of partridgeberry in landscapes.Partridgeberry...

It is remarkably drought tolerant once established but supplemental water for seedlings is a must. The plant is hardy to3 through 9. This is because they are already adapted and hardy to the region and offer no fuss beauty and vigorous growth.

One small plant can spread to 8 feet across.Growing periwinkle as a ground cover is common as it rarely reaches more than 4 inches in height. It is rarely found escaping into undisturbed woodlands.Now that you know how to grow periwinkle and manage its...

You'll find a small amount of white or pale pink waxy flowers between March and June.Bearberry grows groups of cherry red berries that measure just under ½ inch across. If you have a need for a carefree ground cover, take a look at the bearberry.

Outdoors it is hardy to zone 10 and can be grown as aor as a plant that trails over the edge of a raised bed or container. This evergreen, hardy plant grows gorgeous silvery foliage and makes a nice addition to any home with the right care., an herbaceous...

Glossy green and cream white oval foliage spreads quickly, and is perfect for covering a large area in a short period of time. The Variegated Asiatic Jasmine provides a twist on the classic groundcover, the Asiatic Jasmine.

Dwarf Mondo Grass is the miniature version of the other Mondo Grass offered at Homedepot.com. Dwarf Mondo will only get 3 in. It is considered evergreen in warmer climates, but will turn brown in cooler areas then come back out in spring.

This North American native provides early season food source for butterflies, and is loved by hummingbirds. It is perfect for the front of a perennial border, planting en masse or highlighting the edge of a winding woodland garden path.