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Ajuga Ground Cover
Ajuga, also known as carpet bugleweed, is a gorgeous ground cover plant. This perennial grows in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 3 through 9.
“You’ll get very glossy leaves in shades of chocolate-brown, bronze and deep green,” says Jen Stark, master gardener and founder of Happy DIY Home. “And it sends up small spikes of white, pink, purple or blue flowers in the summer.”
Ajuga can handle sun or partial shade, and Stark says that it does well in almost any soil type. It needs good soil drainage and moderate water.
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Clover Lawn
Clover lawns have regained popularity in recent years. They are an easy breezy option for homeowners who want a green lawn without the hassle of turf grass. Clover doesn’t need to be mowed. And according to Erinn Witz, co-founder and writer at SeedsandSpades.com, it needs little to no watering or fertilizing once it’s established. There are varieties suited for full sun and shade.
“Some clover varieties, namely Dutch clover, produce small, attractive flowers,” says Witz. “These flowers have a pleasant scent, and they’re a favorite for friendly pollinators like bees and butterflies. Also, rabbits love to eat clover, and having a ready supply may help keep them from munching on your garden or landscape plants.”
