Ground Covers for Shade. Best bets for ground covers to brighten up any shady area. ... It grows to about 12 or 14 inches and looks nice surrounded by variegated plants. Carex morrowii ...

You might be thinking ground cover has a fairly forgettable place in your garden, just filling in the gaps – well, think again! These 10 ground cover plants are practical and pretty ...

Variegated to cover ground BY CHARLES REYNOLDS THE LAKELAND LEDGER LAKELAND - While in Tampa recently, I noticed that a corner of a small shopping center was landscaped in a particularly pleasing way.

The variegated form is good to use with flowering plants. Horseherb is a native Texas ground cover that grows in shade. (Howard Garrett) ...

Question: We are looking for some ground covers that stay green all winter long. ... Variegated forms are also quite interesting. In spring, spikes of purple-blue flowers poke out of the center.

Ground covers are the Persian carpets of the garden, adding a layer of richness underneath it all. ... To lighten up a dark corner, use the variegated form with white margins on the foliage.

Ground Covers Full of Grace. September 17, 2008. By Scott Aker. Q Can you recommend any ground covers that I might grow in combination with existing Vinca minor.

Cast iron plant (Aspidistra elatior, best used in total shade)Flax lily (Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata')INFORMATION ON GROUND COVERS. Ajuga repens. 4 to 6 inches; Shade to Part shade; Low-growing ...

Ground cover plantings don’t have to be only green. There are several excellent choices of flowering ground covers to use in the sun, as well as some for shade where the grass will not grow.

Ground covers may be small, but their impact is big. With thoughtful selection, they’ll reduce your maintenance load, support pollinators, and beautify your garden from the ground up.

Ground covers are popular Louisiana landscape plants, and the most common around here is liriope. Industry pros and home gardeners commonly say you should never have to buy new liriope — just ...