PROBLEM-SOLVING GROUND COVERS:Pull your design together with these low-maintenance fillers

摘要

In almost every garden there are spaces that cry out for a simple palette of plants to create a soothing scene. Perhaps it's on the edge of the driveway, at the top of a rock wall, on a steep slope, or in deep shade where high-maintenance borders or turf are not practical. These are the spots where problem-solving ground covers can provide functional beauty without a lot of fuss. Whether you need a ground cover to anchor trees and shrubs, hold soil in place, suppress weeds, or replace an expanse of lawn or bark mulch, there are plenty of plants that will fit the bill.