Live Now
Fix My Flip
Live Now
Fix My Flip
Live Now
Fix My Flip
Live Now
Fix My Flip
Live Now
Fix My Flip
Live Now
Love It or List It
Live Now
Love It or List It
Live Now
Love It or List It
Live Now
Love It or List It
Live Now
Love It or List It
Live Now
Love It or List It
Live Now
Love It or List It
Live Now
Love It or List It
Live Now
Love It or List It
Live Now
Everything But the House
Live Now
Everything But the House
Live Now
Renovation Goldmine
Live Now
Love It or List It
Live Now
Everything But the House
Live Now
Everything But the House
Live Now
Renovation Goldmine
Live Now
Love It or List It
Live Now
Love It or List It
Trending
HGTV Smart Home 2022
Celebrity IOU
Beautiful Bedroom Makeovers
DIY Party Decorations
Backyard Landscaping Ideas
Flowers for Full Sun
Shows
  • 100 Day Dream Home
  • Bargain Block
  • Bargain Mansions
  • Battle on the Beach
  • Brother Vs. Brother
  • Celebrity I.O.U.
  • Cheap Old Houses
  • Christina on the Coast
  • Design Star: Next Gen
  • Fixer to Fabulous
  • Flip or Flop
  • Flipping 101
  • Good Bones
  • Help! I Wrecked My House
  • Home Town
  • Love It or List It
  • Married to Real Estate
  • Mash-Up Our Home
  • No Demo Reno
  • Property Brothers: Forever Home
  • Renovation Island
  • Rock the Block
  • Selling the Big Easy
  • Two Steps Home
  • Unsellable Houses
  • Vacation House Rules
  • Windy City Rehab
  • See Full Schedule
  • Watch Live
  • Stream Full Seasons
  • Sign Up for Our Newsletters
See More in Shows
Design
  • Decorating
  • Remodeling
  • Ideas by Room
  • Home Tours
  • Design Styles
  • HGTV Magazine
  • HGTV Newsletters
See More in Design
Outdoors
  • Gardens
  • Flowers and Plants
  • Landscaping and Hardscaping
  • Outdoor Spaces
  • Curb Appeal
  • HGTV Newsletters
See More in Outdoors
Living
  • Family
  • Cleaning and Organizing
  • Holidays
  • Entertaining
  • Travel
  • Health and Wellness
  • Real Estate
  • HGTV Newsletters
See More in Living
How To
  • Home Improvement
  • Crafts
  • DIY Projects
  • Upcycling
  • HGTV Handmade
  • HGTV Newsletters
See More in How To
Sweepstakes
  • HGTV Smart Home 2022: Enter the Sweepstakes
  • HGTV Urban Oasis
  • HGTV Dream Home
  • HGTV Newsletters
See More in Sweepstakes
Shop
  • Product Reviews
  • Gift Guides
  • Sales and Deals
  • News and Trends
  • HGTV Newsletters
See More in Shop
Photo Inspiration
  • Newsletters
  • Magazine
  • TV Schedule
  • Watch Live
Cancel
  • Get growing! Sign up for our gardening newsletter for the latest tips, ideas and DIYs.
  • You're subscribed!

    Want even more inspiration?

    No Thanks
  • Home
  • Outdoors
  • Topics
  • Plants

Groundcover

Groundcover plants add interest and texture to your landscape and can help prevent soil erosion too.
  • Pinterest
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email

Groundcovers That Stay Colorful in Winter

Not all groundcovers are green in winter; some have burgundy, yellow or variegated colors. But these low-growing plants won't quit when the mercury drops.

18 Tough Groundcovers

Tired of mowing that lawn? Why not replace expensive, high-maintenance sod with an easy-care, environmentally-friendly groundcover?

Groundcovers That Give Lift to Your Landscape

If you crave a bit of dimension, perspective, height and extra color in your groundcovers, consider wide-spreading shrubs.

Video Playlists

Tips for Combining Plants 4 Videos

Planting and Growing Basics 6 Videos

Planting Ideas for Decks and Patios 4 Videos

Gardening Tips 4 Videos

Kid-Friendly Gardening Projects 13 Videos

Organic Gardening 9 Videos

Gardening Tips for Beginners 6 Videos

Types of Family-Friendly Lawn Designs 4 Videos

Gardening Tips and Basics 8 Videos

Fall Gardening Tips 6 Videos

Gardening Tips 15 Videos

Creative Ways to Grow Veggies 5 Videos

Gardening in Summer 8 Videos

Gardening in Winter 9 Videos

Gardening in Spring 6 Videos

Weeding Out Weeds 5 Videos

Easy Gardening Projects and Crafts for Beginners 12 Videos

Plants 13 Videos

Topic: Shrubs 4 Videos

Perennial Power 8 Videos

Caring for Perennials 4 Videos

Get Garden Design Ideas From These Elegant Yards 5 Videos

Big, Bold Hydrangeas 5 Videos

Summer-Flowering Shrubs You'll Love 5 Videos

Dig It! Your Gardening Questions, Answered 28 Videos

  • Thymus Praecox ‘Coccineus’
  • Fragrant Perennial
  • Evergreen Groundcover
  • Creeping Phlox Groundcover
  • Boxwood hedges in an English garden
  • Fragrant Flower Perennial
  • Mojave Portulaca grandiflora
  • Perennial Dianthus
Browse Photos
See More Groundcover

Go Shopping

Spruce up your outdoor space with products handpicked by HGTV editors.

The Best Inflatable Pools of 2022 May 26, 2022

By: Katie Friedman

Our Favorite Outdoor Products at Casaza Right Now May 23, 2022

By: HGTV Shopping Experts

The Best Grills to Buy at Walmart Right Now May 17, 2022

By: HGTV Shopping Experts

Bring the Fun With These 12 Swimming Pool Games May 16, 2022

By: Morgan Faulkner

The Best Pre-Memorial Day Sales on Outdoor Furniture + More to Shop Right Now May 19, 2022

By: Katie Friedman

The 9 Best Backyard Swing Sets for Kids May 10, 2022

By: Chelsey Bowen and Maria Conti

The Best Outdoor Patio Umbrellas for Your Backyard May 10, 2022

By: Kayla Kitts

60 Best Patio Furniture Buys for Every Style and Budget May 9, 2022

By: Laura James and Deanne Revel

These Are the 15 Hottest Pool Floats for Summer May 9, 2022

By: Maria Conti

16 Cute Doormats You Need for Summer May 5, 2022

By: Katie Friedman

The Best Outdoor String Lights for Every Space May 4, 2022

By: Molly Miller

13 Things You Need for the Ultimate Pool Day May 3, 2022

By: Kayla Kitts

The Best Outdoor Cushions, Pillows and Poufs for Every Style and Budget Apr 29, 2022

By: Katie Friedman

The Best Teak Outdoor Furniture and How to Clean It Apr 29, 2022

By: Chelsey Bowen

Create a Dreamy Outdoor Space With These Finds From Ballard Designs Apr 29, 2022

By: Morgan Faulkner

Save Up to 65% on Outdoor Furniture During Wayfair's Annual Way Day Sale May 9, 2022

By: Kayla Kitts

Solo Stove's Bonfire Is the Perfect Smokeless, Portable Fire Pit for Backyards Apr 26, 2022

By: Laura James

25 Outdoor Bar Carts and Cook Stations We Love for Summer Entertaining Apr 19, 2022

By: Maria Conti

15 Best Outdoor Storage Solutions for Your Backyard Apr 18, 2022

By: Katie Friedman

10 Patio Misters That Will Keep You Cool This Summer May 10, 2022

By: Maria Conti

12 Best Propane Fire Pits Apr 19, 2022

By: Chelsey Bowen

32 Outdoor Rocking Chairs We Love for Porch Lounging Apr 14, 2022

By: Farima Alavi Ferguson

32 Outdoor Privacy Screen Ideas for Every Space Apr 14, 2022

By: Maria Conti

The Best Fire Pits Under $350 Apr 26, 2022

By: Maria Conti

The Best Pergolas and Gazebos for Every Backyard Apr 14, 2022

By: Maria Conti

28 Best Outdoor Wall Decor for Your Porch, Deck & Patio Apr 13, 2022

By: Maria Conti

12 Pretty + Practical Vertical Garden Planters Apr 12, 2022

By: Maria Conti

10 Budget-Friendly Buys You Didn't Know You Needed for Your Garden Apr 8, 2022

By: Katie Friedman

28 Best House Numbers for Every Architectural Style Apr 8, 2022

By: Maria Conti

35 Outdoor Buys From Grandin Road for Every Backyard Apr 6, 2022

By: Katie Friedman

On TV

Fix My Flip

7am | 6c

Fix My Flip

8am | 7c

Fix My Flip

9am | 8c

Fix My Flip

10am | 9c

Fix My Flip

11am | 10c

Love It or List It

12pm | 11c

Love It or List It

1pm | 12c

Love It or List It

2pm | 1c

Love It or List It

3pm | 2c

Love It or List It

4pm | 3c

Love It or List It

5pm | 4c

Love It or List It

6pm | 5c

Love It or List It

7pm | 6c
On Tonight
On Tonight

Love It or List It

8pm | 7c

Everything But the House

9pm | 8c

Everything But the House

9:31pm | 8:31c

Renovation Goldmine

10pm | 9c

Love It or List It

11pm | 10c

Everything But the House

12am | 11c

Everything But the House

12:31am | 11:31c

Renovation Goldmine

1am | 12c

Love It or List It

2am | 1c

Love It or List It

3am | 2c
See Full Schedule

HGTV Gardens Newsletter

Get our best gardening advice and outdoor ideas delivered straight to your inbox. Privacy Policy

No Thanks

Follow Us Everywhere

Join the party! Don't miss HGTV in your favorite social media feeds.

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
  • Visitor Agreement
  • Privacy Notice
  • AdChoices
  • About
  • Products
  • Newsroom
  • Advertise With Us
  • Help
  • TV Ratings
  • Online Closed Captioning
  • California Privacy Notice
  • CA Do Not Sell My Info
  • Accessibility
  • Newsletters
  • Discovery, Inc.
  • The Discovery Family of Networks
    • Food Network
    • Food.com
    • Travel Channel
    • Cooking Channel
    • TLC.com
    • Discovery.com
    • HGTV Poland
  • © 2022 Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. or its subsidiaries and affiliates. All rights reserved.