Ground covers offer versatile, low-maintenance solutions for areas where traditional turf struggles or where you want to add texture and interest to your landscape. Our ground cover installation services help you create lush, attractive plantings that solve landscape challenges while reducing maintenance requirements.
Why Choose Ground Cover
Ground covers excel in situations where grass won’t thrive or where you want something more interesting than a traditional lawn. They’re perfect for shaded areas under trees where grass struggles to grow, steep slopes prone to erosion, narrow spaces between walkways and structures, and areas you want to reduce mowing time.
Beyond solving problem areas, ground covers add diverse textures, colors, and seasonal interest to your landscape. Many varieties produce flowers, have attractive foliage, or provide year-round color. They create natural-looking transitions between landscape elements and can soften the appearance of hardscapes.
Ground covers are also environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional lawns. Once established, they typically require less water, no mowing, and minimal fertilization. They prevent soil erosion, improve water infiltration, and provide habitat for beneficial insects and wildlife.
Ground Cover Varieties
We select ground cover plants based on your specific site conditions and design goals. For sunny areas, we might recommend trailing rosemary, perennial peanut, or lantana—tough plants that handle heat and provide color. In shaded locations, asiatic jasmine, liriope, or mondo grass create lush carpets without demanding sun.
For erosion control on slopes, we install deep-rooted varieties that stabilize soil while creating attractive coverage. In high-traffic areas, we select more durable species that can withstand occasional foot traffic. Some ground covers work well as lawn alternatives in play areas or casual entertaining spaces.
Flowering ground covers like wedelia, blanket flower, or gaillardia add seasonal color while covering large areas. Evergreen options like shore juniper or Asian jasmine maintain year-round appeal. We match plant selection to your irrigation availability, maintenance preferences, and aesthetic goals.
Professional Installation for Quick Coverage
Proper ground cover installation is crucial for achieving quick, uniform coverage. We prepare the soil thoroughly, removing weeds and amending as needed to give plants the best possible start. Proper spacing is critical—too far apart and coverage takes forever; too close and you’re wasting plants and money.
We install ground covers at optimal spacing based on the variety’s growth rate and mature spread. Our installation includes initial irrigation setup to support establishment and mulching between plants to suppress weeds while coverage fills in. We can install everything from small accent areas to large expanses, adjusting our approach based on your site conditions and budget.
Combining Ground Covers with Other Elements
Ground covers work beautifully when integrated with other landscape elements. We often combine them with boulders, decorative stone, or driftwood for textural contrast. They can frame tree bases, edge walkways, or create living borders around patios and outdoor living spaces.
Strategic ground cover placement reduces lawn maintenance while creating distinct landscape zones. They’re excellent transition plants between formal gardens and natural areas, or for unifying diverse landscape elements into a cohesive design.
Ongoing Care and Maintenance
While ground covers are low-maintenance compared to traditional lawns, they benefit from occasional attention. We offer maintenance services including pruning to control spread, fertilization to promote dense growth, and weed control during establishment. Many ground covers perform best with an annual trim to remove dead material and promote fresh growth.
Let us help you select and install the perfect ground cover solution for your landscape challenges.
