10/02/2026
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Bare soil invites w**ds. A living carpet blocks them out before they start. These twelve groundcovers spread thick enough to smother most w**d pressure while adding texture and interest where grass struggles.
Creeping Jenny carpets moist areas with bright chartreuse coin-shaped leaves. It tolerates wet feet better than most groundcovers and stays evergreen in mild climates.
Creeping Phlox blooms in spring with masses of pink, white, or blue flowers covering needle-like foliage. It cascades over walls and fills cracks between stones.
Buglew**d forms dense mats topped with short spikes of purple-blue flowers in late spring. The foliage stays low and spreads fast in sun or shade.
Stonecrop includes dozens of hardy succulents with thick rosette leaves in green, burgundy, blue, or variegated patterns. Drought-tolerant once established.
Sweet Woodruff releases a hay-like fragrance when crushed and thrives in shade under trees. Small white star flowers appear in spring above whorled leaves.
Creeping Thyme handles foot traffic and releases scent when stepped on. Tiny leaves form a dense mat dotted with pink or purple summer blooms. Works between pavers.
Brass Buttons grows tight and low with ferny foliage and tiny yellow button-shaped flowers. Tolerates light foot traffic in mild climates.
Creeping Juniper spreads horizontally with blue-gray scale-like needles. Excellent for slopes and erosion control in full sun. Drought-tolerant.
Wild Strawberry produces small edible berries after white spring flowers. Native plants spread by runners and tolerate part shade. Birds and wildlife appreciate the fruit.
Hostas work as groundcover in deep shade where little else grows. Broad ribbed leaves in blue, green, or gold form dense clumps that suppress w**ds.
Clover fixes nitrogen from the air and feeds the soil while spreading quickly. White or pink clover blooms attract pollinators and tolerate mowing.
Dichondra creates a soft lawn alternative in warm climates with small kidney-shaped leaves forming a lush green carpet. Needs regular water.
