Ground covers are one of the most useful plant groups in Australian gardens. Whether you're looking for a drought tolerant coastal plant like Aussie Rambler, a shade-loving performer like Native Violet, or a fast-spreading option like Dichondra Repens, the right ground cover can reduce maintenance, suppress weeds, and make your garden feel complete.

Low maintenance gardening in Australia comes down to choosing the right plants for the right conditions. Tough, reliable options like Dianella ‘Improved Little Jess’, Lomandra ‘Tropic Cascade’, Liriope ‘Just Right’, and Zoysia ‘Zen Grass’ help create gardens that thrive with minimal upkeep.

Plants like mini mondo, mondo grass, dichondra, vinca, and even Zoysia ‘Zen Grass’ can all work beautifully between pavers—depending on your space, foot traffic, and the look you’re after.