Low Ground Cover Plants

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

The Variegated Asiatic Jasmine provides a twist on the classic groundcover, the Asiatic Jasmine. This gorgeous groundcover can handle full sun or shade, and will perform reliably for years to come.

Dwarf Mondo will only get 3 in. Dwarf Mondo Grass is the miniature version of the other Mondo Grass offered at Homedepot.com. Dwarf Mondo is often used as groundcover and as an accent mixed in with rock walkways.

It is perfect for the front of a perennial border, planting en masse or highlighting the edge of a winding woodland garden path. Sunsparkler Dazzle berry Sedum is good for nearly every part of the garden with its low-growing, beautifully rounded form...

In summer this Liriope will develop lilac blooms which stands out boldly against the foliage, then as the flowers fade dark berries will replace them on the bloom stalks in fall. Variegated Liriope is an ornamental grass with leaves that have bold contrasting...

Asiatic Jasmine is a fast growing dense groundcover with small oval leaves. In spring it is recommended to cut back and shape to help maintain neat look. This plant is usually evergreen, but will be drop leaves and brown when exposed to severe cold.

In summer this Liriope will develop lavender blooms which stand out boldly against the foliage and then as the flowers fade dark, berries will replace them on the bloom stalks in fall.

You will find fields of Virginia bluebells here and there because they are a great plant for naturalizing and can grow in just about any garden. Officially classified as Mertensia virginica, they are also called the Virginia cowslip.

The 'Blue Pacific' Juniper is a low-growing groundcover that is the perfect choice for year-round evergreen color. The 'Blue Pacific' is ideal for erosion control, and is deer, drought, and disease resistant.

In summer this Liriope will develop lavender blooms which stand out boldly against the foliage and then as the flowers fade dark, berries will replace them on the bloom stalks in fall.

Not prone to euonymus scale. Some stems will grow upwards and can climb walls. Often found in raised planters, along sidewalks, near foundations. Once established, this hardy plant will tolerate poor soil, various pHs, soil compaction, heat, drought,...

The 'Blue Rug' Juniper is a fantastic trailing juniper with a reliable centered growth habit. This Juniper is deer and pest resistant, as well as drought tolerant. Flashy silver-blue evergreen tendrils create a dense, low-maintenance mat that is ideal...

Mondo is often used for lining pathways and groundcover. Mondo Grass, sometimes referred to as Monkey Grass, will get 8 in. In both warm and cooler climates it is recommended to mow this grass down in early spring to clear out any dead foliage before...

As an added bonus, those dainty pink blooms will attract plenty of butterflies. Neon Sedum delivers brilliant neon pink color in late summer with dense masses of tiny, star-shaped neon-pink flowers that bloom in large, flattened heads up to 6 in.

Plant crops 10 or more days earlier. Harvest crops up to 2 weeks earlier than normal. Daytime temperatures under these covers are elevated an average of 10 to 30°F, for better crop growth.

Plant crops 10 or more days earlier. Harvest crops up to 2 weeks earlier than normal. Daytime temperatures under these covers are elevated an average of 10 to 30°F, for better crop growth.

Plant crops 10 or more days earlier. Harvest crops up to 2 weeks earlier than normal. Daytime temperatures under these covers are elevated an average of 10 to 30°F, for better crop growth.

Plant crops 10 or more days earlier. Harvest crops up to 2 weeks earlier than normal. Daytime temperatures under these covers are elevated an average of 10 to 30°F, for better crop growth.

Plant crops 10 or more days earlier. Harvest crops up to 2 weeks earlier than normal. Daytime temperatures under these covers are elevated an average of 10 to 30°F, for better crop growth.

Reduces wind damage. Plant crops 10 or more days earlier. Daytime temperatures under these covers are elevated an average of 10 to 30°F, for better crop growth. The use of the 05042-00-00 Wire Tunnel Supports is recommended.

Reduces wind damage. Plant crops 10 or more days earlier. Daytime temperatures under these covers are elevated an average of 10 to 30°F, for better crop growth. The use of the 05042-00-00 Wire Tunnel Supports is recommended.

Plant crops 10 or more days earlier. Harvest crops up to 2 weeks earlier than normal. Daytime temperatures under these covers are elevated an average of 10 to 30°F., for better crop growth.

Reduces wind damage. Plant crops 10 or more days earlier. Daytime temperatures under these covers are elevated an average of 10 to 30°F, for better crop growth. The use of the 05042-00-00 Wire Tunnel Supports is recommended.

They are versatile plants that conserve water, minimize soil erosion, keep weeds in check, reduce dust and provide beauty, often in shade or other difficult areas where nothing else will grow.

Just cut it to fit and lay it where you want it to grow. Wondering what to plant? It stands up to heat but needs a little watering during prolonged dry spells. Only a couple of inches tall, it doesn't create an obstruction.

Lastly, these ground cover plants but be able to take being walked on at least a little bit. 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.

Lay a hose on the ground to indicate the size of the bed, or mark the grass with spray paint. Grass might have a hard time growing around roots and the shade a tree offers can discourage even the hardiest of flowers.