Soft lady's mantle (Alchemilla mollis) is a perennial used as ground cover in gardens and green spaces. It forms a low, dense plant with soft, slightly hairy leaves that collect dewdrops and give the plant a characteristic appearance.

The plant thrives in both sun and partial shade and does well in ordinary garden soil. It usually grows 30–50 cm tall and 20–40 cm wide and spreads evenly, making it suitable for covering the ground and suppressing weeds.

Flowering occurs from June to September, when small lime-green to yellow-green flowers gather in loose clusters. The light flower clusters provide a fresh colour variation in the border without appearing dominant.

The foliage is decorative and can be used in bouquets and decorations. The plant is hardy, easy to grow and requires minimal maintenance, making it suitable for both private gardens and larger plantings.

St. John's Wort (Hypericum calycinum) is a ground cover plant that forms a dense green carpet in the garden. It is partially evergreen and has elongated green leaves on reddish stems, giving a lively appearance all year round.

The plant blooms from July to September with large yellow flowers that have long pistils and add colour and structure to the border. It can be used both as ground cover and as a cut flower in bouquets.

St. John's Wort spreads quickly via root shoots and tolerates pruning, making it suitable for covering larger areas. It thrives best in good soil and does well in both sun and partial shade.

With a height of about 30–50 cm and a planting distance of about 55 cm, it is suitable for creating a uniform, low plant cover that is also robust against the Swedish climate.

Quaking Grass (Briza media) is a perennial ornamental grass that forms low tufts with short runners. It grows best in light to partial shade and prefers calcareous soil. The plant is native to Denmark and occurs naturally in meadows and heaths.

The grass grows to about 30 cm tall, while the seed heads can reach up to 40 cm. The small, heart-shaped seed heads hang lightly on thin stems and move in the wind, giving a light and lively expression in the planting.

The colour of the seed heads changes during the season – from blue-green in spring to golden brown in late summer. Flowering occurs from May to August, and the seeds are readily eaten by small birds.

Quaking Grass is well suited for group planting, where 9 plants per square metre provide dense and natural coverage. It can be used as ground cover along lawns, in perennial borders, or in more naturalistic gardens.

Large-leaved ivy (Hedera hibernica) is an evergreen plant used as ground cover or a climbing plant. It forms a dense, green mat that effectively suppresses weeds and helps retain soil moisture. The plant has large, dark green, heart-shaped leaves and a vigorous growth habit, making it suitable for covering larger areas.

The ivy thrives best in ordinary, well-drained soil and can grow in sun, partial shade, and shade. However, it prefers slightly acidic soil and does particularly well on north-facing slopes. For optimal growth, fertilise with ammonium sulphate if the plants show signs of weak development.

The plant is fully hardy and retains its foliage all year round, providing a stable green appearance through all seasons. It can be used as ground cover under shrubs and trees or as a climbing plant on walls and fences. When planting, 8–10 plants per square metre are recommended to achieve uniform coverage.

Large-leaved ivy is also known for attracting insects such as blue butterflies, which can contribute to increased biodiversity in the garden.

Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra terminalis) is a low-growing, evergreen plant often used as ground cover in gardens and parks. It forms dense, green mats that effectively cover the ground and suppress weeds.

The plant thrives best in partial shade to shade and prefers acidic soil. It has oval, dark green leaves that retain their colour all year round, and in spring it develops small, white flowers with a subtle appearance.

Japanese Spurge grows moderately and reaches about 25 cm in height with a width of 20–40 cm. It is completely hardy and therefore well suited to the Danish climate. With a planting distance of 35–50 cm, it can quickly form a dense plant cover.

The plant is typically used under trees, in shady borders or on slopes, where it contributes to a green and uniform appearance all year round.

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a hardy perennial that forms dense clumps and is well suited as ground cover in sunny gardens. It grows best in well-drained soil and can be used for naturalising, where it quickly spreads and covers the ground effectively.

The plant grows to about 60 cm tall and develops flat flower clusters with many small white flowers, which can take on a slightly pink hue towards the end of flowering. Flowering occurs from July to September.

Yarrow has finely divided, fragrant foliage and tolerates drought. It is suitable for cutting and drying and has historically been used as a medicinal plant. The species attracts many insects, including bees, hoverflies and butterflies, and serves as a host plant for several moths.

When planting, a density of about six plants per square metre is recommended to achieve a continuous ground cover.

Snow rush (Luzula nivea) is a perennial that forms dense clumps of narrow, green leaves and develops fine, white flower spikes in June. The spikes stand high above the foliage and later turn dark brown, giving the plant a varied appearance throughout the season.

The plant thrives best in partial shade to shade and is therefore suitable for areas where many other plants struggle to grow. It reaches about 30 cm in height in the clump, while the flower spikes can reach up to 60 cm.

Snow rush is evergreen and thus retains its foliage all year round. It is tolerated by grass allergy sufferers as it does not belong to the grass family, and the dried spikes can be used decoratively. For a dense ground cover, a planting density of about six plants per square metre is recommended.

Vinca major, known as large-leaved periwinkle, is a perennial, evergreen plant that forms a dense and green ground cover all year round. It has vigorous growth and broad, glossy leaves that quickly fill gaps in the planting and give a uniform appearance in the bed.

The plant blooms in April and May with large, blue-purple flowers, and there may be a smaller re-flowering later in the summer. It is well suited as ground cover under shrubs and trees, where it effectively covers the ground and suppresses weeds.

Large-leaved periwinkle thrives in both sun and shade and places few demands on the soil, as long as there is no standing water in the root zone. It tolerates pruning all year round and maintains its dense growth, making it suitable for both new and established beds.

For optimal coverage, it is recommended to plant 6–9 plants per square metre. It is fully hardy and thrives well in the Danish climate, even in more shady or dry growing sites.