Tackling weeds can feel like a never-ending task for gardening enthusiasts, but there might be a natural, and less strenuous way to keep these garden invaders at bay. Scattering plants that naturally stifle the growth of weeds could save gardeners half the work. That advice comes from Graham Rice from Richard Jackson Garden.
He believes it is a method that can have a real impact on your garden, reports the Express . He said: "Choose to grow ground cover plants instead, these are attractive plants that naturally smother weeds. They cover the ground and don't leave any spaces where weeds can grow.
It sounds ideal and, frankly, it is." READ MORE: Warning issued over boarding passes ahead of summer holiday airport travel Graham says implementing these charming flora in your green space does more than simply saving you the effort of weeding; it also helps cultivate a beautiful garden. But which are best? Well, here are five plants to grow in your garden to keep weeds away.
Coral bells, which also go by the name heucheras, adorn your garden all year round with their brightly coloured leaves interspersed with bell-like blossoms, adding beauty even outside the growing season. Their dense foliage reduces sunlight on the soil surface; barring optimal conditions required for weed germination and growth. Graham said: "Heucheras make neat domes of rounded leaves all emerging from a tight crown.
The plants stay fairly small so you need a series of them planted side by side for them to do a.