Planting Ground Cover On A Hill

5/1/2019

Groundvcover plants are a great option in an area where you don't want to mow

Any size or shape hill in a landscape has always been an issue. Anyone who has mowed grass on a hill understands it’s no joy and can be hazardous.

Also, there are steep banks where nothing appears to grow naturally. They can be unattractive and a threat to erosion control. Plants for hillsides can be the answer to myriad issues.

There are many appropriate ground cover plants for hills. Steep hill ground cover for a steep hill can be dense shrubs for a timberland look or fast-growing ground covers for a sunny slope. When considering whether to plant ground cover on a hill, you need to use the same principles as you do for flat land: water, maintenance, and sun. The information below could aid you in picking a ground cover for a hill. If you need more advice, an arborist can make some helpful suggestions.

Hillside Ground Cover Plants

English Ivy – A well-liked steep hill ground cover, this wood-like vine will take hold wherever it touches.

Variegated Goutweed – develops around 6 inches high and offer good coverage for vast areas.

Vinca Minor – an evergreen trailing plant with purple/blue flowers, this is one of the top ground cover plants for gardening on a hill. Dense enough to squash weeds, it’s still slack sufficient to be scattered with crocus and daffodils for an incredible spring display.

Dead Nettle – a quick-growing ground cover for a shady bank or sunny hill. Once this green and white beauty are formed, it will flourish under any unfavorable conditions.

Steep Hill Ground Cover Shrubs

Bearberry – a northwest native, this one can be seen in many garden centers all over the country. It’s a low-spreading evergreen with pink-white flowers, and the colors range from golden to deep green.

Cotoneaster – a quick-growing evergreen that lives for a long time and needs very little care. Planted closely, they’ll develop into a dense mat in a few years.

Roses – many low-spreading assortments as well as always-blooming shrub roses. Virtually pest free and low maintenance, these beauties can make a serious color statement when grouped. Roses should be considered the fastest growing ground cover for sunny hills.