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14 Ground Covers and Shrubs for Erosion Control in Your Yard

Creeping thyme is a resilient and visually appealing ground cover that effectively helps combat soil erosion. Its low-growing,

Creeping Thyme

Bugleweed is a vigorous, fast-spreading ground cover known for its striking foliage ranging from deep green to bronze and rich purple tones.

Bugleweed

Periwinkle, often called creeping myrtle, is a vigorous ground cover known for its glossy green foliage and delicate blue or purple blooms.

Periwinkle

Though commonly recognized as a shrub, weeping forsythia is also a highly effective plant for erosion control.

Forysthia

Lamium, or dead nettle, is an excellent ground cover for erosion control, especially in shaded areas where soil stability can be challenging. I

Lamium

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