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Fairhill's Plant Matchmaking Service

Find the right ground cover for you

Our Plant Matchmaking Service pairs you with the right ground cover for your spot, light and look — the plants that do the hard work for you.

Start the ground cover quiz

The Ground Cover Finder is part of Fairhill's Plant Matchmaking Service— answer a few quick questions and we'll pair you with the ground cover we grow that best suits your spot, light and look.

Tired of weeds taking over? Nature has a better answer than weedkiller. Ground covers crowd weeds out— less bare soil means fewer weeds, and a garden bed that looks after itself a little more each season. They'll carpet a slope, soften an edge, spill over a wall or fill the gaps between pavers, all while holding the soil together.

Every location is different. Here on the Sunshine Coast, matching the right natives to your conditions — full sun, shade, sandy or clay — is exactly what our nursery team loves helping with. Use the finder below to narrow it down, or pop in and tell us your spot and we'll point you to the ground covers that'll thrive and do the hard work for you.

Crowds out weeds

Less bare soil, fewer weeds — no weedkiller needed.

Mostly hardy natives

Tough Sunshine Coast natives, plus a few easy non-natives.

Matched to your spot

Full sun, shade, sandy or clay — the right plant for the place.

Ground Cover Finder Quiz

Answer a few quick questions, choosing one or more options, and we'll match you to the ground covers from our shop that best suit your spot — the plants that crowd out weeds and do the hard work for you.

What's the main job for your ground cover?
How long do you want it to last?
How much sun does the spot get?
How big should it grow?
Any flower colour you'd love? (or skip for foliage)
Would you like an Australian native?
Pick at least one option to see your matches.

Not sure yet?

See the full ground cover range in our online shop, or visit the nursery and we'll help you match the perfect ground cover to your spot.

Run the Ground Cover Finder again

Ground Cover Finder Quiz

Answer a few quick questions, choosing one or more options, and we'll match you to the ground covers from our shop that best suit your spot — the plants that crowd out weeds and do the hard work for you.

What's the main job for your ground cover?
How long do you want it to last?
How much sun does the spot get?
How big should it grow?
Any flower colour you'd love? (or skip for foliage)
Would you like an Australian native?
Pick at least one option to see your matches.

Prices and availability change with the seasons — visit fairhill.com.au or call us to confirm before you make the trip.

Now you have narrowed down the best options, come to Fairhill Nursery to matchmake in person. We're open daily 8am–4pm.

The Plant Finders show you the best choices. For a more informed and accurate decision, our team can help further with a personal consult — choose the option that suits you best.