Is Ground Cover the Right Choice for Your Yard?

A lush green lawn is most people’s go-to image for a gorgeous and well-maintained landscape. However, there are some landscapes where consistent grass coverage is particularly difficult – perhaps parts of the lawn are too shady or too dry for healthy grass to grow. If your landscape is struggling with grass coverage, an attractive solution could be planting some ground cover over these trouble spots.

Ground cover typically consists of mostly low-lying plants that provide a layer of protection for your topsoil. In addition to providing a more dynamic and colorful look to your landscape, ground cover can also be simpler to maintain than grass once it’s been established. Some ground cover plants, such as Bugleweed, Heartleaf Foamflower, or Orchid Frost, require less water than grass. Others, such as English Ivy or Pachysandra, can thrive in darker and shadier areas.

Ground cover also requires less trimming than grass. Some homeowners plant ground cover over steep, hilly parts of their landscapes for this very reason, as is it more difficult to run a lawnmower over a hilly landscape than a flat one.

Fall is the best time of year to plant ground covers, as they will more easily establish themselves in cooler temperatures. If you’re interested in a ground cover for your landscape, the best place to start is Borst. We can help you choose the ideal plants for your lawn, and craft a beautiful design to complement your unique landscape. Contact the experts at Borst today to get started.

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