Ground covers can replace grass to reduce mowing or may be used in places where grass may not grow. Groundcovers act as living mulch by covering bare soil for more moisture retention, weed control and erosion control. The added benefit of fruiting ground covers is that they produce edible berries, and when used between other plants, can be snacked on while gardening! Edible ground covers are trailing plants that can be trained to grow in neat rows, to spread over large areas or can be contained in raised beds.