HOMESTEAD HOW-TO
Also known as creeping myrtle, Vinca minor is a classic ground cover that quickly spreads across shady areas.
With its colorful foliage, Hosta is ideal for shaded borders or planting under taller shrubs. It offers shades of green, yellow, and red. Hostas require shade and thrive in moist, rich soil.
Lenten Rose, or Helleborus, blooms early, offering flowers in a range of colors from white to deep burgundy. It’s a hardy, low-maintenance perennial for shady gardens. Zones
Sweet woodruff is a ground cover plant that grows bushy and attractive with small white flowers. This plant prefers partial to full shade with moist soil.
True to its name, Bee Balm is a magnet for bees as well as butterflies and hummingbirds. They are also excellent for crowding out weeds.
Yarrow is known for its drought resistance and ability to flourish in full sunlight. It produces clusters of small, flat-topped flowers that come in a variety of colors.
Trailing lantana is a fast-growing ground cover ideal for large areas. Its purple flowers bloom from spring through fall, attracting bees and butterflies while deer and rabbits avoid it.