In landscaping, ground cover plants usually refers to low-growing plants with a creeping or spreading habit, often evergreen and with twiggy dense growth. But the truth is, any plant that’s no more than three feet at maturity can be regarded as ground cover, especially when planted as a group.
There are many benefits to using ground cover plants as they can serve a variety of functions in the garden. As well as being useful for getting rid of weeds and stabilizing soil on slopes, they can be features in their own right. They can also help spaces flow together seamlessly, and draw the eye through the garden.
