#ground covers

[morganr26]

I’ve been busy making cookies. My kitchen smells super good right now.

Flower: Creeping Phlox

[huariqueje]

Unknown , Plant and flower thema - Inari Krohn , 2017.

Finnish, b. 1945 -

Watercolour

[vintagehomecollection]

High-country Cascade. Sonoma fieldstone boulders, dams and niches, colorful flowers, and ground covers team up to make this poolside waterfall a natural delight. The inspiration was a cascade in Yosemite’s high country.

Garden Pools Fountains & Waterfalls, 1989

[riverwindphotography]

Creeping through the Moss

(c) riverwindphotography

[turtlesandfrogs]

Ground covers are near and dear to my heart- mostly because they reduce how much weeding I need to do. But they also can be a great opportunity to use a native plant in your garden- you just have to pick the right plant for the right situation.

Here we have two examples of native strawberries, one where it's functioning quite well as a ground cover, excluding weeds, and looking lovely all year, and one where it's not and I had to pull a bunch of weeds out before taking the picture. They have nearly the same conditions- on a hillside, well-draining soil, less than a mile apart. So what's the difference?

Light level. The densely growing strawberry patch gets almost 6 hours of sunlight during the summer, while the sparse patch gets barely 3 hours of direct sunlight. At that light level, yes, the strawberries will live, but they won't grow vigorously enough to out compete common weeds. For an area like that, with lots of shade and not much sun, and facing lots of fall leaves, I'd suggest our native False Lily-of-the-Valley, Maianthemum dilatatum. It will create a dense and lush blanket of green over the summer, and then goes dormant as leaves fall, resting under that lovely natural mulch until spring. All while also creating valuable habitat and providing nectar for native pollinators.

For those not in the Pacific Northwest/out of the range of false Lily-of-the-Valley, look for a native plant suited to your conditions- soil moisture, light levels, etc.

[ilovejaneausten]

Photo of a huge traditional backyard stone landscaping.

Festiwalu Teatralnego Pod Haslem

[euroflexfibc]

Ground Covers for Landscaping: Benefits & Eco-Friendly Solutions

Learn how ground covers can enhance your landscape with weed control, soil erosion prevention, and moisture retention. When it comes to landscaping, ground covers are an excellent solution for enhancing the aesthetic appeal and health of your outdoor spaces. Whether you’re looking to improve soil quality, reduce weed growth, or add a touch of greenery to barren spots, ground cover offer a versatile and sustainable option. In this post, we’ll explore the benefits of ground covers and introduce you to high-quality, eco-friendly ground cover solutions available at Euroflex FIBC.

[euroflexfibc]

Ground Covers

Need to keep your fields or gardens weed-free and protected? Our ground covers are durable and effective, designed to suppress weed growth while conserving soil moisture. Ideal for agricultural setups, these covers can also help prevent soil erosion and enhance the overall health of your crops. With their robust construction, they can withstand various weather conditions, ensuring long-lasting performance. Invest in our ground covers to create a thriving environment for your plants.