Covering Ground: Unexpected Ideas for Landscaping with Colorful Low-Maintenance Ground Covers
REIMAGINE the Possibilities for Covering Your Ground\ REPLACE GRASS on hard-to-mow slopes\ CONNECT scattered flower beds, trees, and shrubs\ CONTROL erosion along stream banks\ CARPET the patches between stepping stones\ STABILIZE boggy areas\ EDGE walkways, curbs, and driveways\ CREATE natural alternatives to traditional lawns\ ADD A SPLASH OF COLOR anywhere you need it!
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REIMAGINE the Possibilities for Covering Your GroundREPLACE GRASS on hard-to-mow slopesCONNECT scattered flower beds, trees, and shrubsCONTROL erosion along stream banksCARPET the patches between stepping stonesSTABILIZE boggy areasEDGE walkways, curbs, and drivewaysCREATE natural alternatives to traditional lawnsADD A SPLASH OF COLOR anywhere you need it!
Getting Creative with Ground Covers 8Rolling Out the Carpet 11Why Ground Covers? 12Making the Most of Ground Covers 14Addressing Problem Spots 18Knowing Your Site 26Plant Selection 37Creating Combinations 42Going Wild 47Aggressive & Invasive Ground Covers 50Covering Ground with Hardscape 57Perfect Plants for Every Site 67Active Spreaders for Sun & Shade 69Sun Lovers for a Patterned Garden 77Ground Huggers for Paths & Stepping-Stones 89Small Scale Spreaders 97Perennials for Bold Cover in Sun 105Ground Covers for a Sunny Slope 113Vines for Covering Ground 123Shrubby Ground Covers for Sun & Shade 129Selections for Shade 147Flowering Ground Covers for Shade 159Native Plants for a Woodland Floor 165Ground Covers for Wet Soil 173Ground Covers for Acid Soil 179Planting, Growing & Propagating 185Site Preparation Basics 186Buying & Installing Ground Covers 192Planting on Slopes 196Planting over Time 198Caring for New Plants 199Renovating Ground Covers 201Growing Your Own 203USDA Hardiness Zone Map 210Photography & Garden Design Credits 211Resources 211Index 212
