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

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

The flowering period is between June and September, when small lime-green to yellow-green flowers appear in loose panicles. The delicate flower clusters provide a fresh play of colour in the bed without being dominant.

The foliage is decorative and can be used in bouquets and decorations. The plant is hardy, easy to care for, and requires only 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 it a lively appearance throughout the year.

The plant blooms from July to September with large yellow flowers that have long styles, adding colour and structure to the bed. It can be used both as ground cover and as a cut flower for bouquets.

St. John's Wort spreads quickly through root runners and tolerates pruning, making it ideal for covering larger areas. It thrives best in good humus-rich 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 well suited to create an even, low planting cover that is also robust against the British 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 naturally occurs in meadows and dry grasslands.

The grass grows to about 30 cm high, 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 the planting a light and lively appearance.

The colour of the seed heads changes over the season – from blue-green in spring to golden brown in late summer. The flowering period is between May and August, and the seeds are often eaten by small birds.

Quaking Grass is well suited for group plantings, with 9 plants per square metre providing dense and natural coverage. It can be used as ground cover along lawns, in perennial beds, or in naturalistic gardens.

The large-leaved ivy (Hedera hibernica) is an evergreen plant that can be used as ground cover or as a climbing plant. It forms a dense, green carpet 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 ideal for covering larger areas.

Ivy thrives best in normal, well-drained soil and can grow in sun, partial shade, and shade. However, it prefers slightly acidic soil and grows particularly well on north-facing slopes. For optimal growth, ammonium sulphate can be used as fertiliser if the plants show signs of weak growth.

The plant is completely hardy and retains its foliage all year round, providing a stable green appearance throughout the year. 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 even coverage.

The large-leaved ivy is also known for attracting insects such as butterflies, which can help increase biodiversity in the garden.

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

The plant thrives best in partial shade to shade and prefers acidic soils. 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.

The Japanese Spurge grows moderately and reaches about 25 cm in height and 20–40 cm in width. 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 beds or on slopes, where it contributes to a green and uniform appearance throughout the year.

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a robust 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 spreads quickly and effectively covers the ground.

The plant grows to about 60 cm tall and develops flat flower heads with many small white flowers that may take on a slightly pinkish hue towards the end of the flowering period. The flowering period is between July and September.

Yarrow has finely feathered, fragrant foliage and is drought-resistant. 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 continuous ground coverage.