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About Native Groundcovers 

Groundcovers are popularly regarded for their extending habits, distinctive visual appeal and less demanding nature. They are an ideal option to give your garden a dense and beautiful embellishment. The wide diversity of groundcovers ranges from pure green ones like Senecio serpens – Chalk sticks to colourful options such as Hylotelephium spectabile and Cape Jasmine. You can also decide whether your preference inclines towards slow-growing ones or fast-spreading options. Some of the examples for both include:

Slow-growing groundcovers:

• Grevillea Poorinda Royal Mantle (Grevillea ‘Poorinda Royal Mantle’)

• Lomandra longifolia (Spiny-headed Mat-rush)

• Adenanthos sericeus (Woolly Bush)

Fast-growing groundcovers:

• Dichondra repens (Kidney Weed)

• Myoporum parvifolium (Creeping Boobialla): 
• Carpobrotus glaucescens (Sea Rosemary)

Apart from their aesthetic uplifting abilities, they bring numerous other perks. Let’s explore below what those are.

Benefits of having Native Groundcovers

The Guardians of The Soil

One of the greatest values of these adorable groundcovers is that they protect soil health in many different ways. 

•  While covering a significant part of your garden, they will shield the soil from the bleaching & drying impacts of the scorching sunlight and strong winds.
• Being dense and having extending roots, groundcovers act as a blockage for weed growth. Their roots bind the soil together to have control over erosion. 
• They help retain moisture and keep the soil cool and damp for longer. 

Versatile garden-enhancement Options

Groundcovers are highly versatile and can be planted to adapt to diverse styles. Whether a major ground patch is vacant in the centre of your backyard or sides of walking paths need to be ornamented- these wondrous plants are ideal for both. Apart from these, they can go pleasingly with the walls and patios or near spots made of brick, stone and wood.

Self-serving companions

Being less burdensome to care for, native groundcovers are known to have self-serving capabilities. Here’s how:

• These native groundcovers have familiarity with Australia’s arid conditions, so they are likely to survive with less frequent watering, harsh climate and nutrient-deficient soil.
• The majority of these plants would not seek fertilisers; in fact, their dense foliage, after falling, gives the soil a boost of nutrients. This will create a healthy nutrient cycle beneficial for both soil and the plant.

Variety of Colors and Structure

White, pink, violet, and yellow are just a few of the numerous colour varieties you have when it comes to groundcover plants. Whether you want a subtleness of ground creeper with White Coral Peas & Bush Diamond or a vibrant paradise with Hardenbergia Comptoniana Purple & Hardenbergia Violacea, the possibilities to style your garden are endless with this array of groundcovers. 

How To Care and Maintain Native Groundcovers 

Watering:

They cover the ground and thus contribute to restricting moisture evaporation, minimising the necessity for frequent rewatering. While native groundcovers are generally drought-tolerant once established, it is suggested to maintain regular watering during the initial establishment period. Afterwards, water sparingly, focusing on deep watering to encourage deep root growth. Overwatering can be detrimental to native groundcovers, so water them only when necessary and avoid waterlogging the soil.

The Best Use of Natural Mulching

Do not try to sweep away the fallen leaves or plant debris around the groundcovers. They can act in favour of its growth as a natural mulch and contribute to the nutrient cycle. Only use a fertiliser in minimum quantities and use a slow-release, low-phosphorus one, as excessive phosphorus can harm native ecosystems.

Prune to Put a Halt On Invasive Growth 

Though many slow-growing groundcovers won’t seek heavy or occasional pruning, other quick-growing ones would want more frequent trimming to have control over their extremely fast-growing habits.

Pest and Disease Control

Native groundcovers are generally less prone to pests and diseases, but it’s essential to monitor them for any issues. Use natural and organic pest control methods if necessary.

Adequate Space For Healthy Expansion

Follow proper planting guidelines, ensuring the groundcovers are spaced appropriately to allow for their natural growth habits. The nearby plants or structures must not be a barrier to the plants’ development.