Ground covers are often thought of as serving a particular practical function, primarily....
David Beaulieu
Creeping phlox picture.
For instance, ground covers may be installed in an area specifically to control erosion there, or suppress weeds. But sometimes, you get a bonus with ground covers: they can provide beauty, too. In spring, creeping phlox plants produce small flowers in dense clusters. If massed together, creeping phlox plants make a powerful visual statement.
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