Stepping Stone Ground Cover Plants

There are many tough little perennial plants ranging in height from a 1 4 of an inch to 3 inches or so that are perfect for use between stepping stones and pavers.

Stepping stone ground cover plants.

Low growing plants for walkways. Add good drainage as well as a layer of topsoil at least 1 in. Not only do low growing grass and other ground cover plants soften the look of the stone but they are a low maintenance way to keep weeds away. These low growing and spreading plants not only provide soil cover they also prohibit weed growth prevent soil erosion and provide tremendous aesthetic value.

The key to ground cover success is to give plants enough loose nutrient rich soil between the stones preferably at least 6 inches deep for roots to grow and with gaps at least 2 inches wide. There are many tough little perennial plants ranging in height from a 1 4 of an inch to 3 inches or so that are perfect for use between stepping stones and pavers. These low growing and spreading plants not only provide soil cover they also prohibit weed growth prevent soil erosion and provide tremendous aesthetic value. These plants can take quite a bit of foot traffic and are perfect for planting between stepping stones or used as a lawn substitution.

If you decide to plant from flats an economical choice i recommend using scissors to cut apart 2 to 3 inch wide chunks that contain several plants and. The soil gets so compacted that roots cannot deliver water and nutrients to the plant. Creeping perennials grow close to the ground and generally do not get taller than 4 6 with many only reaching 1 2 high.