REIMAGINE the Possibilities for Covering Your Ground REPLACE GRASS on hard-to-mow slopesCONNECT scattered flower beds, trees, and shrubsCONTROL erosion along stream banksCARPET the patches between stepping stonesSTABILIZE boggy areasEDGE walkways, curbs, and drivewaysCREATE natural alternatives to traditional lawnsADD A SPLASH OF COLOR anywhere you need it!

Getting Creative with Ground CoversPart One: Rolling Out the CarpetWhy Ground Covers?Making the Most of Ground CoversAddressing Problem SpotsKnowing Your SitePlant SelectionCreating CombinationsGoing WildAggressive & Invasive Ground CoversCovering Ground with HardscapePart Two: Perfect Plants for Every SiteActive Spreaders for Sun & ShadeSun Lovers for a Patterned GardenGround Huggers for Paths & Stepping StonesSmall-Scale SpreadersPerennials for Bold Cover in SunGround Covers for a Sunny SlopeVines for Covering GroundShrubby Ground Covers for Sun & ShadeSelections for ShadeFlowering Ground Covers for ShadeNative Plants for a Woodland FloorGround Covers for Wet SoilGround Covers for Acid SoilPart Three: Planting, Growing & PropagatingSite Preparation BasicsBuying & Installing Ground CoversPlanting on SlopesPlanting over TimeCaring for New PlantsRenovating Ground CoversGrowing Your OwnUSDA Hardiness Zone MapPhotography & Garden Design CreditsResourcesIndex