home  » discussion » links  

Ground cover alternatives to grass

Ground cover plants are a good option for areas where you'd like a ground-hugging uniform look, but won't have foot traffic. Ground covers typically do very poorly under much traffic. Most ground covers don't need any mowing, because they grow naturally close to the ground.

There are literally hundreds of different types of ground cover options, and many of them depend on whether you have shade or sun, wet or dry conditions, hot or cool weather, colorful blooming or just a simple green.

Colorado State University Cooperative Extension offers this page on xeriscaping with a list of common ground cover options.

NebGuide offers this guide to establishing and maintaining ground covers.

The University of Georgia College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences
Cooperative Extension Service has this page on ground covers.

Think you might be better off sticking with a grass lawn? Visit our page on How to Choose A Grass Type for your Yard.

Look up cutting heights for different types of grass.

Need a mower? Visit Clean Air Gardening for environmentally friendly lawn and garden tools and supplies.