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Let easy-growing groundcovers be the solution to your landscaping problems. Here are some of the best groundcovers for your yard.

By Kelly D. Norris

Thyme
 

Thyme

Enjoy the fresh smell of thyme underfoot in your garden. This easy-to-grow groundcover offers fragrant foliage and pink or white flowers in spring or summer.

Name: Thymus serpyllum

Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil

Size: To 10 inches tall

Zones: 4-9

Learn more about thyme.



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