There have been many new innovations and trends that have happened in the gardening industry over the last few years. Ground covers have definitely become one of these trends and it’s not hard to understand why. People use them for covering an open area that is quite bare, to plant around rock gardens and to cover problem areas where nothing seems to grow. Most importantly, they add beauty to your garden which is what most of us want. There are certain things you need to consider when it comes to ground covers that include how much sun and shade there is in those areas, what function does it need, and what you want it to look like. We will cover all this below in more depth.
If the area is tough, sunny and won’t be getting much water, you need something that will tolerate a drought. There are plenty of choices you can make like getting an evergreen perennial which seems to be quite a popular choice. If you want something a little bit different or a little more in bloom, you can choose sun roses which come in all sorts of great colours that really handle the heat well. You should base your decision on what you want the visual appeal to say and how well it would hold up in those dry, sunny spots.
If the place has sun sometimes and shade other times, you should consider geraniums. I know it sounds odd and most people don’t really consider them to be ground covers, but they look great. As well as looking beautiful they also hold up pretty well, not to mention they can cover quite a lot of ground space in a short amount of time. They come in all sorts of colours but the most popular choice seems to be the ‘Rozanne’ variety because it will last you all through summer and well into autumn. If you want something a little more low key, look for ground covers with a more fern like foliage.
If the area is in the shade then you have a lot of choices but let’s talk about the ones that seem to be trending right now. Wild ginger is great and really catches the viewer’s eye with its heart shaped leaves. Plus, it does really well in shade and underneath trees. If you want something a little more vibrant then you should consider the plectranthus as it spreads fast and lasts a long time. They are part of the mint family but have shades of violet that look really flash. If you want something that blends well with everything then glechoma is the choice for you. It can also creep and cascade so it would do well with small walls.
Ground covers are great when it comes to finishing off your garden and yard; they fill in all those bare spaces and cover things that just might not look right. You can find a great variety online where you can easily browse different plants, purchase online and compare prices all in one place. This will save you so much time running around trying to find something to suit your needs. Ground covers really take your yard to the next level and give it that perfect finishing touch.
