Ground covers are widely thought of as utilitarian—we turn to them when we have a problem that needs a solution. How fast will it fill an area? Can we put it

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Provides hundreds of inspiring alternatives to the high-maintenance, water-guzzling grass lawn.

Say goodbye to a resource-hungry turf grass lawn and hello to a beautiful, low-maintenance groundcover lawn that boosts biodiversity and helps mitigate climate