25 Ground Covers Chosen For Your Zone Summer It simply needs a planting 34528 It simply needs a planting location with moderate drainage to prevent full waterlogging of the roots The Pink Crepe Myrtle gets its name from its glorious pink flowers It's like opening a grab bag of small‚ colorful ground cover plants that will do well in your climate zone․ Ground cover plants are more than just a collection of plants․ They are the living tapestries that weave together the landscapes we live in‚ and they can bring many benefits to your gardening․ Low growing plants can be highly effective at weed control and preventing erosion․ Choosing plants that perform nicely as ground cover can provide these services as well․ All plants in this blend are carefully selected to complement each other‚ and bring bright colors and interesting structure to your garden․ Whatever your growing conditions‚ a bright and sunny backyard or a dappled shade patio‚ this mix is perfect for your zone‚ and sure to add life to your garden On another note‚ ground cover plants not only make the lawn more visually appealing‚ but also help to improve the health of the soil․ Through the coverage they provide‚ these plants help to keep moisture in the ground‚ reduce temperature‚ keep the soil from compacting‚ and build up helpful life‚ all of which create a better environment for other plants․ Furthermore‚ many ground cover plants are extremely hardy and adaptable to a range of weather and soil conditions‚ and once established‚ require very little active maintenance‚ thus delivering a green and healthy environment with less effort․ The grab bag is a beautiful start to the idea of these plants as a self sufficient garden‚ benefiting both the user and the environment․