Coprisuolo plants are a natural and cunning weapon to eliminate weeds in the garden. Once planted, they work alone: they protect, decorate and free from disorder. And yes, they also give a garden with less effort.
Sometimes it is believed that to keep the garden clean only for elbow oil and some chemical products. But no. There is an alternative that works in silence, but with Constance: the uphill plants. There are those who snub them thinking are only decorative, but in reality they do much more. Just look at certain green corners where not even a wire of grassy does not appear: all thanks to them.
It is not just about covering the ground for beauty. These plants create a more stable, fresh and tidy environment. Some grow dense like rugs, others climb elegantly. And in the meantime, they protect the soil, retain humidity and host small useful insects. A small green army that works for free. And when you notice it at work, it is spontaneous to think that nature really has an extra gear. It is worth making room for these silent allies, capable of making everything easier and even more beautiful.
Cover plants: because they are the response to weeds
Weeds everywhere: among the escapes of the road, in the middle of the flower beds, under the hedges. A nightmare for those who dream of an orderly garden. But perhaps we forget that nature does not like empty spaces. So if you don’t cover them, we will think about weeds. Simple logic. The lids do exactly this: they occupy the soil in a dense way, creating a “living carpet” that removes light and space from the evil seeds. And when the light does not arrive, the weeds do not grow. You don’t need anything else.
In addition, they retain humidity, protect the roots from the scorching sun and keep the mud away during thunderstorms. Some remain green even in the middle of winter, others attract butterflies and bees. In short, who chooses them often wonders: but why didn’t I think about it before?
The best cover varieties to eliminate weeds
Not all upholstery plants are the same, and some seem really born to keep the weeds at bay. Some quickly expand, others resist well in the heat or in the dense shadow. And the interesting thing is that many are also beautiful to look at, not just practices.
These varieties adapt to different contexts and work surprisingly even in the most difficult points. It is often believed that covering the soil is an emergency solution, but when using the right plants, the effect can be truly decorative. Furthermore, they do not require great attention: once they start, they arrange themselves alone.
Here are some of the most effective for those who want an orderly garden without too much effort:
- AJUGA REPANTS: grows low and compact, with purple leaves and blue flowers. Ideal for areas in half shadow.
- Minor wine: evergreen, resistant and very fast in covering the soil.
- Sedum: perfect for sunny and dry soils, with fleshy leaves and pink flowers.
- Pachysandra terminalis: excellent for shaded areas, especially under trees or bushes.
- Thymus serpyllum: fragrant, walkable, also suitable between stones or walkways.
- Lamium maculatum: elegant, with silver leaves and light flowers, ideal for fresh and shady corners.
All these plants have one thing in common: they grow dense, they are robust and need very few care. It only takes a pinch of patience at the beginning, then they will do everything alone.
How and where to use them in the garden
There is no need to redesign everything from the end. Just start from those points where the grass does not take root or where you always end up hoeing. There, the upholsters make miracles. Under the trees, along the hedges, in the edges of the flower beds. Even among the steps or in the highest points, where the Tosaerba never arrives.
Of course, a minimum of preparation takes. Working the ground, remove the initial infestants and maybe add a little mulch. But then, it’s just a matter of time. A season and the effect is visible: less mud, less dust, more color.
And the beautiful thing? You can stop running behind the weeds. You look at the garden, finally in order, and it is clear that sometimes it is enough to let the right plants do.
Those who cover, protect and – silently – transform every corner into a small green refuge.
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