Stepping Stone Ground Cover Plants

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Stepping stone ground cover plants.

Low growing plants for walkways. In order for low garden plants to make good walkway plants they need to have a few traits. There are many tough little perennial plants ranging in height from a 1 4 of an inch to 3 inches or so that are perfect for use between stepping stones and pavers. There are many tough little perennial plants ranging in height from a 1 4 of an inch to 3 inches or so that are perfect for use between stepping stones and pavers.

Creeping perennials grow close to the ground and generally do not get taller than 4 6 with many only reaching 1 2 high. Not only do low growing grass and other ground cover plants soften the look of the stone but they are a low maintenance way to keep weeds away. Add good drainage as well as a layer of topsoil at least 1 in. Finally help your new ground cover prosper with a weekly soaking the plants need to stay moist and a weekly hand weeding.

These low growing and spreading plants not only provide soil cover they also prohibit weed growth prevent soil erosion and provide tremendous aesthetic value. The soil gets so compacted that roots cannot deliver water and nutrients to the plant. These low growing and spreading plants not only provide soil cover they also prohibit weed growth prevent soil erosion and provide tremendous aesthetic value.