7 of the best flowering groundcover plants that block weeds

Groundcover plants are a genre of their own, offering a barrow-load of benefits in the garden. With a few of the best flowering groundcover plants, those advantages multiply.

Not only do these low-growing plants fill in the bare patches in garden beds and borders, but there are plenty of groundcover plants that suppress weeds, too. They’re the perfect solution for gardeners looking for plants that are equally as practical and beautiful.

I’ve rounded up some of the best flowering groundcover plants that you can plant now to keep weeds at bay, support wildlife and decorate your garden.

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