How to Landscape with Groundcover . .

Groundcover plants are useful for filling awkward spaces that might otherwise be left as bare soil or covered over with hard landscaping. Choose groundcover for its foliage, flowers, or scent to make the most of every available surface. You must also be careful to select plants that will thrive in your conditions — for example, some plants, such as Genista or Nepeta, will thrive in hot, dry sites, whereas hellebores, hostas, and Sarcococca prefer damp shade. .

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