Flowering ground covers look better than stereotypical, wrapped-around-the-tree trunk flower beds. They are also superb lawn alternatives that eliminate the need for constant mowing.Plants indigenous to Southeast Texas also do not require extra watering because they are used to the natural cycles of rain and drought common to our part of the world. As they hug the grade of the land, they fight erosion as well.
Flowering ground covers are great to use. in places where grass won’t grow. Creeping Wirevine is such a plant. It is a true lawn alternative in more ways than one. You can walk on it without hurting it, so you can plant in shaded, heavily trafficked area. It has leaves that form a glossy green matt that retains its color throughout the year. Just before winter to blooms and forms small white berries.
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