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Herbaceous Sun loving
Veronica, Sedum, Geranium ...

Herbaceous Shade loving
Tiarella, Lamium ...

Evergreen Groundcovers
Pachysandra, English Ivy, Myrtle ...

Evergreen Groundcover Shrubs
Junipers, Siberian Cypress ...


When you select one of our groundcovers, you know that Steck's reputation is your guarantee of quality.

 

Do you have a evergreen groundcover
project this season?

Myrtle - Vinca Minor

Need to figure out how much Pachysandra, English Ivy,
Myrtle or Liriope to buy for your property?

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The Mud Glove
$8.95

 
 

 

Perennial Plant of
the Year 2000

Scabiosa columbaria
"Butterfly Blue"

   Ajuga pyramidallis 'Purple Crispa'        $5.99
5 pt. Shiny, very compact purple crepe-like leaves. Attractive ground cover. Grows only 2" tall.
   'Massachusetts Bearberry'           $10.99
3 qt. Lustrous low-growing evergreen shrub, with bright green leaves on woody stems forming broad, thick mats over time.
   Epimedium x 'rubrum'                 $7.99
5 pt. Dense carpeting perennial with heart-shaped, red-veined leaves in spring, when clusters of cup-shaped, crimson flowers and yellow spurs appear.

Recommended Planting Distances
Staggered planting looks better, and fills in faster.
(Don't plant in straight lines)

Pachysandra - 4 or 5 plants per sq. ft.
Myrtle- 6-7"on center
Ivy- 4-5" on center

Liriope- 6-7" on center

         Groundcover Planting Tips
Thoroughly prepare beds by cleaning out weeds, roots, etc... Dig in compost or peat moss lightly to 4-6" depth. Spread fertilizer on ground, then plant. Spread roots apart if mass is heavy, and firmly set plant in soil.
Water regularly just until run off occurs.

 

 

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