According to the "schoener-wohnen.de" portal, ground cover plants are an effective and natural solution against weeds in the garden. Ground cover plants are characterized by their dense, flat growth. Their growth enables them to push back weeds. In many cases, ground covers can be a preferable choice to conventional weeding methods, as they beautify the garden and offer ecological benefits at the same time.
However, ground covers offer even more advantages: they are easy to care for, require little light and water and can spread quickly even over large areas. They also protect the soil from drying out, prevent erosion and provide food and a habitat for insects and small animals.
To achieve the full effect of ground cover plants, correct planting and site selection are crucial. The ground cover plants should be selected according to the light conditions in the garden and planted in well-prepared soil. In the first few months after planting, weeds should still be removed by hand to give the ground cover plants enough space to grow. Over time, however, they will become denser and denser and the weeds will become fewer and fewer.
Source and further information: schoener-wohnen.de
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