Am looking for very low growing green ground cover, year round zone 7B

Question

This is for a small raised bed. Hoping to find a “growing” mulch I can add flower plants to when desired/spring bulbs can come up thru. Full sun in summer, a bit less in the winter can water when needed just outside Atlanta (east side) I am a lazy gardener who likes my flowers would like something mostly just green & pretty forgiving. Does something exist? If not, I’ll keep using mini pine bark

Answer 1

Sure, you have quite a few choices here! Wooly Thyme is one of my favorites, along with Herniaria, but there are more options, too. These articles will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lawn-substitutes/green-carpet-lawn/herniaria-green-carpet.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/grains/cover-crops/cover-crops-for-clay-soil.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/grains/cover-crops/living-mulch-ground-cover.htm