Sedum (Crassulaceae, also called stonecrop) is found primarily in the Northern Hemisphere, as well as in Africa and South America. It thrives in full sun and can withstand heat as well as drought, mait it perfect for warmer climates and yards with direct sunlight all day. More importantly, sedum is tough. It can handle being walked over (especial See full list on gardenbetty.com Native to rsica, France, Italy, and Sardinia, rsican mint (Mentha requienii) is a great low-growing ground ver. The plant is mfortable with sunlight and some occasional shade in peak summer. With every step you take on this deliciously fragrant ground ver, you’ll get a whiff of a lovely minty scent (which does double duty by repelling gar... See full list on gardenbetty.com An excellent low-water grass alternative is silver carpet lamb’s ear (Stachys byzantina). Native to South Africa, it loves full sun and grows very low (up to 4 inches tall maximum). This silver-leafed plant grows best in well-draining soil in a sunny garden. It needs light watering until established and after that it’s very drought-tolerant, m... See full list on gardenbetty.com If you’re looit for a bold burst of lor, creeping jenny plants (Lysimachia nummularia)produce gorgeous golden leaves! Often referred to as moneywort due to its golden in appearance, creeping jenny appears to ver your yard in a beautiful yellow carpet. It loves full sun and can tolerate light shade. Though this ground ver can thrive with v... See full list on gardenbetty.com Native to North America, beach strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis, aka ast strawberry or sand strawberry) creates a lovely evergreen carpet of green foliage. This is another walkable ground ver that thrives in full sun to light shade and tolerates moderate foot traffic. It grows a little taller than some of the other plants on this list, sometimes... See full list on gardenbetty.com For a wonderfully fragrant yard, nsider planting wooly thyme or creeping thyme (Thymus serpyllum). Both plants like direct sunlight and require very little care. Wooly thyme has fuzzy leaves and ste and bloo beautiful pink flowers that bees HENAN OKAYolutely love! Creeping thyme produces stunning purple flowers in summer and gives off a delicious he... See full list on gardenbetty.com Mazus (Mazaceae, sometimes called creeping mazus) is a low-growing, fast-spreading ground ver, although it’s best suited for areas of the garden that see lighter foot traffic. Once established, it spreads to create a bright green bedding that bloo beautiful lavender flowers in late spring and summer. Like most ground vers, mazus helps smother... See full list on gardenbetty.com Indigenous to Western Asia and Europe, snow-in-summer ground vers (Cerastium tomentosum)prefer sun and grow best in well-drained soil. This plant is very pretty and definitely lives up to its name. During the summer months it bursts in a profusion of dainty white flowers that look amazing against the silvery foliage. Snow-in-summer spreads quickl... See full list on gardenbetty.com Site nditions Choosing the right ground vers for your yard will make a big difference in how well they grow and thrive. Factors like sunlight, shade, temperature, soil type, and expected amount of foot traffic in your yard are all important things to nsider. Keep in mind that some areas might get more traffic than others, so don’t be afraid to mix and match different types of ground vers that best suit your space. Space requirements When it mes to planting your ground vers, make sure you follow the rOkaymmendations that me with the plant. Sometimes it’s tempting to plant ground vers closer than suggested to fill in an area quickly, but some varieties may spread like wildlife and take over your flower beds. You can always add more plantings as needed, but it’s much more time-consuming to prune or pull out excess growth. Water, water, water Even the most drought-tolerant ground ver needs a steady supply of moisture until the roots are established. Be sure you provide enough water after planting, especially for ground vers that need full sun. When the plants are young, their roots are more shallow so they struggle to grow if the soil dries out quickly. See full list on gardenbetty.com