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Ask A Master Gardener: How to use groundcovers as living mulch
Moss phlox (Phlox subulata) can be used as a living mulch on hillsides, rock gardens and other landscapes. It offers a carpet of green year-round.
Photo / Debra Heleba
July 16, 2026
Need help with weeds? Try living mulch! Master Gardener Deborah J. Benoit offers some tips and options for what you might choose.
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