Ground Covers

Groundcovers are both decorative and functional, in that they often will thrive in the shade of trees or where lawns won't grow. They can also be effective in preventing soil erosion on banks. All have good foliage, some are evergreen and many are also flowering.

From a landscape design standpoint, groundcovers can brighten up dark corners and areas, and also aid in bringing out the colour, shape and texture of other plants and rocks as well as highlighting the contour of the garden itself.

The best known groundcovers are Crown Vetch, Japanese Spurge, Ajuga, Periwinkle and Goutweed, but there are many more varieties to choose from.

Listed here are some of ExperTrees' favorites.