Create Groundcovers

How to Create Groundcovers

Used to take up space or create a carpet of color, these five deer- and rabbit-resistant varieties for the shade work great in a landscape design. Lamium spreads quickly and adds lovely color to your gardening space. Lamiastrum is a close plant relative that has yellow flowers in the spring. Herman’s pride plants have silver-streaked leaves, while Canadian wild ginger is drought- tolerant plant that forms a dense carpet. Lungwort plants do well in wet areas, and ajuga plant has cobalt blue flowers in the spring to bring life and color into your next landscape design! [Source: BHG.com]

This video on groundcovers is a great introduction to creating groundcovers wherever you live or work. 

We’re providing access to this video on gardening to help you — in your home or business — as you grow a more beautiful world. If you’d like to learn more about trees, shrubs, flowers, or gardens, you’re invited to Come Grow With Us. You can do that by:

:: becoming a member of the Dubuque Arboretum, 
:: visiting us in person, 
:: emailing us, or 
:: calling us for more information.

Have more questions? Visit the Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens for answers!