Vines/Groundcovers

Groundcovers once established can suppress weeds and have a natural mulching effect on the soil, helping to maintain a fairly even temperature and moisture level around the roots of larger plants. Groundcovers are ideal in low-maintenance gardens and as grass substitutes in heavy shade under trees or on hills where it's too hard to mow. Vines and climbers can provide color and texture to vertical spaces without taking up much space near the ground.