Ground Covering Shrubs
Typically, when we think about ground covers we tend to think about Ivy ( Hedera helix ), Pachysandra and Vinca and little else, but there are many good shrubs that fill this same role in the garden. Over the years, I have developed a real appreciation for low growing, spreading, ground covering shrubs. Not only are these shrubs low in stature but they're also low in maintenance. Very little if any pruning is needed to keep them looking good. They keep the weeds at bay and they eliminate the need for mulch. And out of all my gardening chores - weeding and mulching are my least favorite. So here are few of my favorite ground covering flowering shrubs. Lo & Behold 'Purple Haze' Buddleia is the newest release from Dr. Denny Werner at NC state . As you can see it's quite different than Lo & Behold 'Blue Chip'. The flowers are larger, the foliage is darker, and the habit is more spreading in nature...