Ground Covers

Boxwood beauty

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This ground cover stays low to the ground and is a very pleasing, deep green. The leaves are rubber-like and look very healthy. It blooms a very crisp white in the spring.

Bush morning glory

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This ground cover is a silvery, icy color year round. It blooms white in the spring. It's best to trim away the blooms after they're finished or else the plant will appear to be covered in dry sticks. Keep it well-watered throughout the summer and you'll be rewarded with a unique color and texture among your other plants.

Gold mound lantana

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

You can't go wrong with gold mound lantana! This plant seems to thrive even when neglected. The super bright yellow blooms stand out against a dark green foliage. If you trim it periodically, you'll have nearly solid blooms for many months straight.

Purple trailing lantana

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The purple lantana trails low to the ground. It covers a fairly large area and provides a steady supply of light purple blooms. If you trim it periodically, you'll increase the number of blooms and create a more mounded shape. Be sure to trim away your frost damage in the spring and give it adequate water throughout the summer.