Groundcovers

Our ground covers bring together low-growing, mat-forming species, often under 30 cm tall, that quickly cover the ground with dense foliage to suppress weeds, from full sun to partial shade.

The essentials at a glance:

• 📏 Height: Low-growing, often under 30 cm tall
• ☀️ Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
• 📅 Planting: In spring or fall, in well-drained soil
• 🎯 Uses: Flower beds, slopes, or at the foot of a hedge
• ✂️ Care: Minimal watering, light pruning

Ground covers: the living solution for a weed-free garden

Some parts of the garden remain bare, overrun with weeds, or are simply difficult to maintain. Ground covers offer a lasting solution, quickly blanketing the ground with dense foliage and thus limiting the growth of unwanted plants. This selection brings together a variety of mat-forming species, suited to both full sun and partial shade, and able to spread across a flower bed, slope, or the base of a hedge in one or two seasons. Their low, spreading habit, often under 30 centimeters tall, makes them a valuable ally for shaping a garden without constant effort.

Planting and caring for ground covers in the garden

Ideally, plant in spring or fall in well-drained soil, spacing plants closely to speed up ground coverage. A light layer of mulch during the first year helps retain moisture and limit competition from weeds until the plants have grown together. Once established, these mat-forming plants need little watering, and light pruning is enough to maintain a dense, even carpet.

Buy your ground covers from Plant and Stories

Each variety is selected from French and European growers to ensure rapid rooting once planted in the ground. Fast, secure delivery protects the foliage and young shoots until planting. Discover a selection of ground covers designed for every kind of garden, from shady flower beds to sunny slopes.

For more information, see our complete guide: Ground-cover perennials: a low-maintenance flower bed.