Let flowers fight the weed battle for you these fast-spreading plants cover bare soil, crowd out weeds, and keep your garden lush year-round.
Creeping Jenny Lysimachia nummularia Zones 310 Full sun to part shade
Golden carpet that thrives in moist spots.
Bugleweed Ajuga reptans Zones 410 Full sun to shade
Glossy leaves and purple blooms that form dense mats.
Creeping Phlox Phlox stolonifera Zones 48 Full sun
Spring color in pinks, blues, and whites.
Stonecrop Sedum album Zones 310 Full sun
Drought-tolerant and perfect for rocky or poor soil.
Sweet Woodruff Galium odoratum Zones 48 Shade to part shade
Fragrant groundcover that softens shady spaces.
Brass Buttons Cotula coronopifolia Zones 510 Full sun
Tiny golden buttons that love warmth and dry soil.
Creeping Thyme Thymus serpyllum Zones 28 Full sun
Aromatic purple blooms and bee-friendly charm.
Creeping Juniper Juniperus horizontalis Zones 27 Full sun
Evergreen needles excellent for slopes and erosion control.
Periwinkle Vinca minor Zones 39 Part shade
Shiny leaves with violet-blue flowers, fast to fill space.
Hostas Hosta spp. Zones 27 Shade
Lush, broad leaves that blanket shady ground.
Clovers Trifolium spp. Zones 210 Full sun
Soil-enriching and naturally weed-suppressing.
Dichondra Dichondra repens Zones 811 Full sun to part shade
Soft, round leaves forming a lush green mat.
Tip: Combine shade and sun lovers to create natural layers of living mulch natures best weed control.
Hi there — I’m Ava, the creator behind Ava Garden Tips 🌿
I’ve always been passionate about plants, flowers, and the simple joy that comes from growing something beautiful. What started as a small balcony garden has turned into a love for helping others create their own green spaces — no matter how big or small.