Ground covers
Looking for a way to make your garden greener, fuller and more low-maintenance? Ground covers are the solution! These low-growing plants form a dense carpet over the ground, not only giving your garden a beautiful, natural look, but also offering many benefits.
Ground covers
Looking for an easy way to make your garden greener, fuller and more low-maintenance? Discover the power of ground covers: versatile outdoor plants that not only beautify your garden, but also protect it.
These low-growing plants form a dense carpet over the soil, giving weeds less opportunity and improving soil moisture retention. That means less work and more enjoyment!
Choose from flowering varieties for color and atmosphere, or go for evergreen varieties that provide a year-round groomed look.
Which groundcovers are hardy?
Many ground covers are hardy and can withstand frost well. Consider, for example, the Vinca minor (periwinkle), Pachysandra Terminalis and Waldsteinia. These varieties remain beautiful even in the colder months and are ideal for a low-maintenance garden.
Which ground cover blooms all summer?
If you are looking for prolonged blooms, groundcovers such as the Geranium 'Rozanne' and catnip (Nepeta) are highly recommended. These varieties bloom for months and provide color and atmosphere from spring to late summer.
The benefits of ground covers
Ground covers are not only beautiful but also extremely functional in the garden. They offer numerous benefits, from keeping weeds out to improving soil structure. Discover how these green powerhouses contribute to a low-maintenance and ecologically valuable garden.
Weed-resistant
Because ground covers completely cover the soil, weeds hardly have a chance to grow. This saves you a lot of time and effort in maintaining your garden!
Moisture conservation and soil improvement
The leaves of ground covers protect the soil from drying out and help retain moisture longer. This ensures healthy soil structure and prevents rainwater from evaporating too quickly.
Erosion Control
On slopes or places where the soil washes away quickly, ground covers help keep the earth in place. This prevents bare spots and soil erosion.
Less maintenance
Unlike individual plants that require a lot of care, ground covers are generally low-maintenance. Once well rooted, they require little attention.
Biodiversity and ecological value
Many ground covers attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies, and provide shelter for small animals. This is how you help create a healthy garden full of life!
Popular ground covers for your garden
Green Bubble offers a wide range of ground covers for any garden. From sun to shade, dry to moist. A popular choice is lavender, a wonderfully fragrant plant with purple flowers that attracts bees and butterflies and thrives in sunny, dry soil. Also the Verbena Bonariensis is beloved: an airy, elegant plant that adds height without dominating the rest of your garden. Ideal for a playful, wild look.
For shaded areas, the Vinca minor, a strong evergreen groundcover with purple flowers, and the Pachysandra Terminalis, which does well under trees and shrubs, excellent choices.
How do you plant and care for ground covers?
Ground covers are generally easy to maintain, but proper start and care are important to get the most out of them. With the right approach, they quickly grow into a beautiful, enclosed carpet that will last for years. Although most groundcovers require little care once they are well rooted, it is especially important to pay attention to water, nutrition and location in the first few weeks.
Proper location, plant spacing and preparation
It all starts with the right location. Look carefully at the position of the sun in your garden: some ground covers, such as lavender, like full sun, while species like Pachysandra thrive better in shade. For beautiful, full coverage, it is important to put the plants in groups and give them plenty of space. On average, plant 5 to 10 plants per square meter, depending on the species. Prepare the soil well by loosening the soil, removing weeds and adding compost if necessary. This will give your ground covers a nutritious start.
Water and nutrition
Water groundcovers regularly in the first weeks after planting. This means 2-3 times a week, depending on the weather. During dry periods, you may need to water a little more often. Once the plants are well rooted, most species require little additional water or nutrition. If necessary, give some organic fertilizer once a year to stimulate growth and flowering.
Pruning and maintenance
Although groundcovers require little maintenance, it pays to prune them occasionally. This helps keep plants compact, healthy and thriving. Prune flowering species back slightly after flowering to encourage new growth. Evergreen species can be given a refresh in early spring or after winter by trimming away dead or messy parts. A complete pruning back is usually not necessary; a light pruning in which you remove a few leaves or stems is often enough to make the plant look fresh again.
Order your ground cover at Green Bubble
Ready to turn your garden into a green paradise? At Green Bubble you'll find a wide range of ground covers for every garden, whether you're looking for flowering varieties, evergreens or plants for sun or shade. Simply order online and have your favorite plants delivered to your door fresh from the grower.
Still have questions about which ground cover is best for your situation? Feel free to contact with us, we are happy to help you!