Everyone knows that a clean, well-maintained landscape takes a great deal of work.  There are always some areas that need a little more care than others: sun-drenched spots, thirsty dry patches, slopes and uneven terrain, and deep shade to name just a few. All of these things can easily take the fun out of gardening, but luckily there’s an elegant and natural solution – Growing groundcovers.

Phlox ‘Eye Shadow’

There are many Groundcover plants that are low maintenance and add great beauty to difficult areas.  Groundcovers can take the place of mulch at the base of many other plants, keeping their roots cool and helping to retain moisture in the soil.  Many groundcovers, such as Creeping Phlox (Phlox sublata), thrive in full sun and spread out to softly carpet difficult or out-of-the-way areas in the landscape.  In many cases ground cover perennials require far less water and maintenance than grass, and they are becoming a popular substitute to save time, money, or even the environment. Unlike grass lawns, which consume a lot of energy, water, and chemicals to keep them weed- and pest-free, groundcovers are quite self-sufficient and great for busy gardeners. Just as you’ll appreciate the colorful carpet of flowers, so will local pollinators who will benefit greatly from the extra food source.