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How to trim ground cover plants – 5 tips to keep your garden border tidy

View of a garden path from the ground surrounded by ground cover plants with trees in the background.

Ground cover plants are unsung heroes of the garden. They form an attractive carpet, opening the floor to various garden border ideas, while protecting the soil from erosion.

It's easy for them to grow beyond their allotted space, though, which is why it's important to know how to trim ground cover plants.

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