Holly Crossley Ground cover plants are incredibly useful in a garden. Not only do they add colour and texture to otherwise bare spaces, but the dense mats they form help to prevent weeds from taking hold. Many of the best ground coverplants thrive on neglectand are therefore easy to look after, and many flowering varieties are good for wildlife aspollinator plants, too. Below, gardening experts recommend eight top ground-cover plants, including one that produces small yet delicious fruit.