Ground cover plants are the gift that keeps giving. The best ground cover plants will prevent erosion and help stabilize soil temperatures as well as suppressing weeds. Creeping juniper, creeping jenny and rock moss are all effective weed controls to try. Ground cover specimens also create a beautiful backdrop for other types of plants. There are many native types of ground cover from which to choose. These offer the additional benefits of ease of care and adaptability to the local weather, soil conditions, and resistance to certain wild animals. Whatever kinds of ground cover you have in your landscape, make it simple to grow and relatively carefree. Here are some of my favorite kinds of ground cover for every garden.