Ground cover plants and landscape

Author: Wu Ling
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Ground cover plants refer to low-growing plant communities that cover the ground. Many ground cover plants feature vibrant flowers and fruits, as well as colorful stems and leaves. They create aesthetically pleasing ecological landscapes in our cities, becoming an indispensable foundational component in urban landscape plantings. This book provides a concise introduction to the definition, functions, development prospects, classification, and roles of ground cover plants. It recommends over 300 species (including varieties) from 76 families, all of which have significant garden application value. Each species is briefly described in terms of its morphological characteristics, distribution habits, propagation and cultivation methods, as well as its landscape uses. Each species (or variety) is accompanied by a color illustration to aid in identification and provide a visual understanding of its role in urban greening and landscape design. In some cases, the landscape uses of certain ground cover plant species are described using three forms: text, color illustrations, and drawings, and specific planting configurations are recommended. This book is suitable for landscape gardeners, college and university students, as well as plant enthusiasts.