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Why Ajuga? The Untapped Potential for Nagpur’s Landscapes For farmers and gardeners in the Vidarbha region, the search for plants that are both beautiful and tough enough to handle Nagpur’s climate is a constant challenge. The blistering summer heat, followed by intense monsoon rains, can defeat many popular ornamental plants. This is where Ajuga, commonly known as Bugleweed, enters the picture.…

We Asked Gardeners Which Fast-Growing Groundcover Is the Easiest to Maintain—and Their Answer Was Unanimous

A low-key gorgeous perennial you can set and forget.

By Wendy Rose Gould Published on April 17, 2026

In This Article

The Easiest, Fastest Growing Groundcover

Varieties and Versatility

Blooming and Planting

Manageability

Key Takeaways

Gardeners favor creeping phlox as a fast-growing, low-maintenance groundcover that forms a dense, weed-blocking carpet.

This versatile perennial thrives in sunny spots, suits slopes and borders, and blooms from spring into early summer with some reblooming.

It’s easier to control than aggressive spreaders and needs only basic care like well-draining soil, occasional watering, and minimal upkeep.

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Bright and persistent, spreading light across the ground.

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Inspiration for a large contemporary partial sun front yard stone landscaping in summer.

Photo of a small contemporary partial sun courtyard stone outdoor sport court in summer.

Plant of the Day

Saturday 20 September 2025

A useful plant to create low ground-cover for a moist soil, in full sun or partial shade, is Bistorta affinis 'Superba' (East Indian knotweed). This is a semi-evergreen perennial and the spikes of small pale pink flowers become deeper crimson as they age.

An example of a small contemporary partial sun front yard stone garden path in summer.