Down on the ground
Whether you garden in sun or shade, there are myriad choices beyond English ivy when it comes to plants that cover the ground quickly and evenly. There are perennial creepers and spreaders to create a carpet under shrubs and trees, cover a bank or fill in between stepping stones. In small gardens, mixing several types of groundcovers can create a beautiful tapestry. Some groundcovers like golden creeping Jenny, Lysimachia nummularia ‘Aurea,’ will thrive in wet or dry soils and tolerate light to moderate foot traffic, making it a good choice for between stones in a pathway or near a pond. One word of caution: In wet soils, it is an aggressive spreader and will quickly fill up whatever space there is.
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