Ground Covers or Living Mulches
Ground covers are both practical and beautiful in the landscape. Ground cover plants will fill in to form a dense planting, a living carpet. This is not only aesthetically pleasing but it serves many purposes. Living mulches discourage weeds, hold in moisture, prevent erosion and are easy to care for. Ground covers are perennials and spread easily on their own. There are ground covers to fill every need from shade, part shade, to hot spots in the garden. While this is by no means a complete list, here are some of my favorites. Wooly Thyme (Thymus pseudolanuginosus) Wooly thyme is one of those gotta touch plants. It creates a carpet of silver gray, fuzzy softness that when trod on emits that wonderful thyme scent. This perennial has medicinal, culinary, and landscape benefits. It tolerates sunny, dry locations, and can be used between pavers, rocks, and stones. It grows well in containers cascading over the side. It ...