Fill in empty spaces in your garden with these pretty ground covers.
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Ground covers are important as part of landscaping design.
Many are drought-tolerant, thrive in a variety of soil conditions, and are all-around low-maintenance plants.
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The flowering period isn’t long, typically around three to four weeks.
“This ground cover can tolerate moist and dry soils.
These plants can manage in drought conditions, too.
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Loayza recommends this ground cover for pathways and any areas that have heavy foot traffic.
“These buds soon open to reveal golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers that last for several weeks.”
This ground cover is versatile and adaptable to many types of soil conditions.
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Green-and-Gold is a reliable option.
With its small, green leaves and yellow blooms, this ground cover also brings pollinators to the garden.
“Chrysogonum is a fast spreader that will provide early food for pollinators,” says DiFilippo.
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As a bonus, this fast-growing ground cover provides food sources for pollinators.
“The flowers attract bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies,” she says.
It loves rich, humus soil but can tolerate drought well.”
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