A well-maintained garden isn’t just about tall trees and colorful flowering plants — the magic often lies beneath your feet. Ground cover plants, with their lush green mats and spreading habit, add depth, charm, and practicality to gardens. Whether you're looking to prevent soil erosion, suppress weeds, beautify empty spots, or create a walkable green carpet — the right ground cover plant can make all the difference.
At Mahindra Nursery, we offer a wide selection of wholesale ground cover plants that are perfect for Indian climates 🌞 and ideal for landscaping projects large and small.
✅ Soil Protection: Prevent erosion and nutrient loss
✅ Weed Control: Acts as a natural mulch
✅ Low Maintenance: Once established, they need minimal care
✅ Eco-Friendly: Reduces the need for chemical weed killers
✅ Visually Appealing: Adds texture and contrast beneath larger plants
Let’s explore the top 10 ground cover plants you can grow with confidence in Indian conditions. Each one has been tested and trusted at Mahindra Nursery.
Fast-growing, evergreen, and blooming with small yellow flowers all year round!
Highlights:
Grows rapidly and spreads wide
Ideal for sunny areas
Perfect for roadside plantations, slopes, and parks
Botanical Name: Sphagneticola trilobata
Best For: High sun areas, erosion control
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A creeping beauty that thrives even in foot-traffic areas.
Highlights:
Soft, kidney-shaped leaves
Tolerates moderate foot traffic
Great lawn alternative
Best For: Pathways, lawns, under trees
🪴 Mahindra Nursery offers bulk quantities for landscaping professionals.
Bring colors to the ground!
Highlights:
Available in red, purple, lime green, and variegated shades
Creates beautiful color borders
Requires pruning to maintain shape
Best For: Edging, formal gardens, flower beds
📦 Available in multiple bag sizes at Mahindra Nursery.
Fast-growing, foliage-heavy ground cover in bright lime or purple tones.
Highlights:
Excellent for vibrant gardens
Contrasts well with lawns and flowering plants
Drought-tolerant
Best For: Tropical gardens, containers, edges
💡 Tip: Use it on slopes for a cascading effect.
A clump-forming ground cover with grassy charm.
Highlights:
Ideal for shady spots
Dense root system
Looks elegant and uniform
Best For: Under trees, walkways, Japanese gardens
🌱 Available at Mahindra Nursery in premium-grade clumps.
Low-growing, soft-leafed, and extremely popular.
Highlights:
Thrives in tropical climates
Perfect for foot traffic zones
Easy to mow and manage
Best For: Lawns, playgrounds, large open spaces
📍 Mahindra Nursery supplies this grass in rolls and patches.
An indoor and outdoor stunner!
Highlights:
Thick, glossy leaves
Works great in shaded patios
Very low maintenance
Best For: Shaded garden beds, hanging planters
🪴 Ideal for urban gardens and balconies. Order from Mahindra Nursery.
Ground cover that blooms in bright colors under full sun!
Highlights:
Flowers daily in vibrant shades
Tolerates dry, sandy soils
Low-growing and fast spreading
Best For: Flower beds, borders, rock gardens
🌼 A summer favorite available seasonally at Mahindra Nursery.
Trailing stems and golden-green foliage that light up the space!
Highlights:
Spreads quickly
Grows in moist and shaded areas
Excellent for containers
Best For: Water features, garden edges, mixed beds
💧 Loves humidity – perfect for tropical gardens.
Striped, purple-green foliage with trailing vines.
Highlights:
Stunning contrast to green gardens
Thrives in partial shade
Grows quickly and requires minimal effort
Best For: Hanging baskets, shaded beds
💡 Tip: Cut regularly to control spread.
| Plant Name | Light | Growth Type | Soil | Water | Ideal Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wedelia | Full Sun | Creeping | Any | Medium | Roadsides, Slopes |
| Dichondra | Partial Sun | Spreading | Loamy | Moderate | Lawns, Shaded Areas |
| Alternanthera | Full Sun | Low Clump | Rich | Regular | Borders, Color Edging |
| Ipomoea Vine | Full Sun | Trailing | Sandy | Low | Pots, Edges |
| Mondo Grass | Shade | Clumping | Moist | Medium | Tree bases, Zen Gardens |
| Carpet Grass | Full Sun | Mat-forming | Sandy Loam | Moderate | Lawns, Open Fields |
| Peperomia | Indirect Sun | Compact Spread | Well-drained | Low | Indoor Pots, Shaded Beds |
| Portulaca | Full Sun | Spreading | Sandy | Low | Flower Beds, Rock Gardens |
| Moneywort | Partial Sun | Trailing | Moist | High | Near Water, Pots |
| Tradescantia | Partial Shade | Trailing | Well-drained | Moderate | Baskets, Indoor Corners |
✔️ Sunlight Availability – Check if your spot is sunny, semi-shaded, or full shade.
✔️ Soil Type – Ensure well-draining soil or add compost if necessary.
✔️ Maintenance Levels – Go for slow-growers for low maintenance, fast-growers for coverage.
✔️ Design Needs – For borders, choose colorful types like Alternanthera; for walkways, opt for Carpet Grass.
Soil Preparation: Loosen the top 4-6 inches of soil and mix in compost.
Spacing: Place plants 6–12 inches apart depending on the spread rate.
Watering: Water daily for the first 2 weeks, then gradually reduce.
Pruning: Trim regularly to avoid overgrowth and maintain shape.
Fertilizing: Use organic liquid fertilizer monthly for healthy growth.
At Mahindra Nursery, we promote sustainable green coverage through native and hardy ground cover plants. We supply to:
Real Estate Projects
Government Landscaping
Corporate Campuses
Farmhouses and Resorts
Roadside and National Highway Plantations
Our nursery in Kadiyam, Andhra Pradesh is known for high-quality plants and fast dispatch 🚚 across India.
📞 Contact: +91 9493616161
📧 Email: info@mahindranursery.com
🌐 Website: www.mahindranursery.com
Swipe through real garden transformations made possible with our ground cover plants!
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Don't ignore the canvas beneath your garden – let it bloom, spread, and protect! Whether you want a lush green carpet, a colorful border, or an eco-friendly alternative to lawns, ground cover plants from Mahindra Nursery are the answer.
We supply across India with a bulk discount structure for landscapers and institutions. Visit our nursery in Kadiyam or explore our website to place your requirements.
👉 Visit: www.mahindranursery.com
📞 Call: +91 9493616161
📧 Email: info@mahindranursery.com
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