Ground covers on the slope not only look beautiful, they also have a positive effect on the stability of the slope. Find out below the advantages of groundcover on slopes and which groundcovers are best for planting on your slope.

Flowering ground covers are particularly effective on slopes

The advantages of ground covers on the slope

Ground covers form thick carpets, often with numerous small flowers. These are particularly attractive on slopes and also have a positive effect on the soil:

  • Ground covers prevent erosion because they create a dense nest of roots that hold the soil in place.
  • Groundcovers retain moisture in the soil because their leaves prevent evaporation. So less has to be poured.
  • Ground covers don't give weeds a chance because they take the light away from them.

The most beautiful ground covers for planting on slopes

When choosing the ground cover for the slope reinforcement, the choice of color is important for a beautiful appearance, as well as the winter hardiness and the location. Shade-loving groundcovers should never be planted on a south-facing slope, and sun-loving groundcovers will wither on a north-facing slope. If you also want to have the slope greened in winter, you should opt for evergreen ground cover. Below is an overview of the most beautiful ground covers with the necessary information:

Surname flower color heyday location hardy wintergreen
groundcover rose pink June to September Sun to semi-shade Yes no
Fatman (Japanese Ysander) Inconspicuous, white April to May partial shade to full shade Yes Yes
ivy Nondescript Only blooms after ten years in autumn partial shade to full shade Yes Yes
elf flower Red, pink, white, filigree April to May partial shade to full shade Yes No, it turns brightly colored in autumn
lady's mantle yellow May to June Sun to semi-shade Yes no
gold basket yellow May to August Sun to light penumbra Yes Yes
Small periwinkle violet May to September sun to shade Yes no
creep spindle Leaves with a white border sun to shade Yes Yes
snake knotweed Red to pink July to September Sun to semi-shade Yes No, it turns brightly colored in autumn
summer pier
chickweed White April to June penumbra Yes Yes
star moss White May to July Sun to semi-shade Yes Yes
cranesbill pink, white May to September, depending on variety Sun to semi-shade Yes no
Medlar White, red berries May to June sun to shade Yes Yes
carpet sedum Pink, red, etc., red foliage July to August Sun Yes Yes
Waldsteinia (stoloniferous) yellow April to June partial shade to full shade Yes no
wool thyme pink June to July Sun Yes no

fasten slope

The ground covers need some time to spread out and thus offer area-wide protection. Therefore, it makes sense to lay slope protection fabric before planting the ground cover. This web is made of decaying materials like coir or jute and stabilizes the soil until the ground cover can do the work. Then they rot and also serve as fertilizer for the plants on the slope.

Combine ground cover

Ground cover can be combined well with taller plants such as perennials, but also with shrubs or small trees. Deep-rooted shrubs and plants are particularly useful. Here you will find a list of the most beautiful deep-rooted shrubs for planting on slopes.

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