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Ground Cover Plants

Outdoor ground cover plants are a versatile way to enhance your garden, offering low-maintenance solutions for flower beds, borders, and beneath trees and shrubs. These low-growing plants help suppress weeds, retain soil moisture, and form attractive mounds of foliage for year-round interest. Perfect for gravel gardens and tricky spots, these tough plants thrive in various conditions while adding texture and colour.

Shop our selection of evergreen and deciduous ground covers at Boma Garden Centre, Kentish Town, London.

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About Ground Cover Plants

Boma Garden Centre offers a premium selection of good ground cover plants, perfect for covering bare soil and reducing maintenance in your garden. These naturally low-growing plants help retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, and add seasonal interest with their scalloped foliage and delicate blooms.

Our collection includes drought-tolerant ground cover varieties that thrive in full sun, as well as options suited to dry shade. Many species, such as Heuchera and Bergenia, provide year-round colour, while others burst into bloom in early spring, with tiny white flowers or attractive pink tones.

Ideal for borders, pathways, and paving slabs, these tough plants are a practical yet beautiful addition to any outdoor space.

Popular Questions

What are the best low-maintenance ground cover plants? -
The best low-maintenance ground cover plants include evergreen varieties like Vinca, Heuchera, and Bergenia. These plants thrive in well-drained soil, suppress weeds, and require little upkeep while providing year-round interest.
Can ground cover plants grow in tricky areas? +
Yes! Many ground cover plants are ideal for covering tricky sites, such as slopes, dry shade, or exposed areas. Options like Saxifraga and Sedum adapt well to different conditions, helping to stabilise the soil and add visual appeal.
Do ground cover plants include evergreen shrubs? +
Absolutely! Many evergreen shrubs work well as ground cover, offering structure and colour throughout the seasons. Low-growing varieties like Ophiopogon and Tiarella provide excellent coverage while thriving in different garden conditions.