UK Ground Cover Plants: Evergreens, Perennials & More - FG Blog

Ground cover plants provide a dense carpet of beautiful foliage and flowers that can be an amazing addition to simple and elegant gardens while greatly supporting pollinators, such as hummingbirds and bees. These low-growing plants usually spread quickly and are generally easy to maintain.

They can be positioned around taller plants, greatly complimenting their flowers, around trees and taller shrubs for an extra “wow” effect, or alternatively, on areas that are difficult to maintain, such as slopes. You can even create a picturesque lawn from some varieties of low-growing plants!

Ground cover plants can greatly help if you have issues with weed growth, as they lock in nutrients and soil moisture. They also work great for soil erosion since their roots hold things together, ensuring that soil doesn’t detach from the ground on windy and/or rainy days.

We have many more great things to say about ground cover plants, so In this article, we will reveal some of the best varieties to grow in a UK garden with care tips for each one of them. So let’s find out the plant that is most suitable for your outdoor area!

The huge benefit of evergreen low-growing plants is that they remain lush and thrive in the colder months, while others do not possess the strength to withstand frost. Another huge benefit is their low maintenance. So if you are looking for garden plants that provide colour and texture without requiring a lot of care, here are a few options.

Also known as “Moss Phlox”, this evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial marvel captivates hearts with its resplendent carpet of mesmerising pink, fiery red, velvety purple, cerulean blue or pristine white star-shaped blossoms that gracefully show their radiant beauty during springtime.

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