Ground Cover Plants

About

Cover bare ground beautifully. Ground cover plants belong in this collection because they solve the most common “problem areas” with one confident purchase: they fill in quickly, reduce weed pressure, and give your beds a finished, designed look. Instead of staring at bare soil beneath shrubs or fighting patchy grass on slopes, you can install a living layer that visually holds the space together. Garden Goods Direct positions groundcovers as a low-maintenance, aggressive perennial option for banks, under trees, borders, and anywhere grass isn’t wanted—exactly the real-world use cases customers shop for. This collection also supports different goals and aesthetics. Some groundcovers are chosen for evergreen texture, some for seasonal bloom, and others for dense, carpeting coverage that stays tidy with minimal input. And because many groundcovers spread, they become more valuable over time—every season they cover more ground, knit tighter, and reduce the need for constant touch-ups. That’s what makes them such a strong ROI plant: you buy once, then the planting keeps paying you back. Most importantly, groundcovers are one of the easiest ways to upgrade a landscape without committing to large shrubs or trees. They’re ideal for homeowners who want quick results, landscapers who need dependable bed coverage, and gardeners who love building layered, natural-looking plantings that feel established. Choose the look that sells the whole bed. Groundcovers aren’t a single “type”—they’re a design tool. Some create a tight, low carpet; others trail and spill over edges; others form mounded coverage that softens hard lines. That range is why groundcovers can make an entire bed look professionally installed: they unify mixed plantings, hide bare stems near the soil line, and add a consistent texture that makes everything else pop. In the sun, many fast-spreading options emphasize drought tolerance and durability—perfect for hot borders, curb strips, and exposed slopes where water