ground cover
noun
1
: the small plants on a forest floor except young trees
2
a
: a planting of low plants (such as ivy) that covers the ground in place of turf
b
: a plant adapted for use as ground cover
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This charming ground cover is perfect for shady, whimsical gardens.
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Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
Lemon thyme, for instance, is prized for its lemony flavor; while creeping thyme has a particularly low growth habit and can be used as an edible ground cover or grass alternative in lawns.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
Whether grown as a ground cover to fill in the area below your zinnias or as a spiller in a potted plant, their vibrant lime, green, or purple color makes a striking backdrop for the taller annuals.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
Landscaping, ground cover and an associated irrigation system are to be installed.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
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Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
Lemon thyme, for instance, is prized for its lemony flavor; while creeping thyme has a particularly low growth habit and can be used as an edible ground cover or grass alternative in lawns.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
Whether grown as a ground cover to fill in the area below your zinnias or as a spiller in a potted plant, their vibrant lime, green, or purple color makes a striking backdrop for the taller annuals.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
Landscaping, ground cover and an associated irrigation system are to be installed.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Ground cover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ground%20cover. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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