Ground cover plants are the unsung heroes of the garden. Growing low to the ground, these compact and dense plants will fill gaps and cover bare soil, while also maximizing foliage and flowers in ...

Ground covers are defined as plants that quickly spread forming a dense cover. The most widely known ground cover is grass but this may not be suitable to all areas nor the most interesting.

In their article, the researchers summarize the results of more than 100 scientific studies and present which plants, according to current knowledge, are suitable for removing pollutants from ...

But even the ground cover ... choosing any plants for your forest garden. Many of the above need very specific soil and environmental conditions to thrive, so not all will be suitable for ...

Planting ground covers between pavers can add a delicate, organic element to your patios, walkways, and garden borders. However, doing so requires plants that are low-growing, sturdy enough to ...

Ground cover: You can’t live ... to absorb foot traffic makes it suitable as a lawn replacement. Some herbalists consider yarrow to be the most medicinal plant in the world, with curative ...

Hannah Stephenson looks at ground cover plants that'll help suppress weeds and add colour and form to borders. As spring begins, it may be a good time to think about how to reduce the weeding you ...

Various types of clover, rye or rape could be used for this. "The cover plants used to remove metals are not generally suitable as animal feed. But they could play a role in the production of ...