:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/tough-garden-plants-4160885_hero1-8464160cbbf84b8d8c90144f9285e898.jpg)
These low-maintenance outdoor plants are hardy and even the toughest garden spaces can't kill them. They can survive harsh weather, poor soil, and drought.| The Spruce
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/angelina-stonecrop-ground-cover-2132211-hero-50f03abd60c54cc8ad3bb6039f03369a.jpg)
'Angelina' stonecrop (Sedum rupestre 'Angelina') is valued for its function as a ground cover. Learn how to grow this low-maintenance plant.| The Spruce
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/flowering-ground-covers-4069720-hero-f1d9bf5e6f994fe5b4cd8260927cd081.JPG)
Flowering ground covers, such as phlox and sedum, combine beauty and function. They provide floral color while fighting erosion and weeds.| The Spruce
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/angelina-stonecrop-ground-cover-2132211-4-edd29669bff74d86a6a185de557b140f.jpg)
Sedum (or stonecrop) thrives in sunny, dry areas much better than other pants. Here are a few varieties to consider.| The Spruce
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/types-of-creeping-thyme-2132329_06-a6be5ff868e54b6fbb72874a04bd13fe.JPG)
Creeping thyme (Thymus spp.) can serve as a ground cover or filler between stepping stones in sunny areas. Learn how to maintain this aromatic plant.| The Spruce