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Types and Functions of Ground Greening Plants and How to Choose Suitable Ground Greening PlantsWith the acceleration of urbanization, people's demands for their living environment are increasing. Ground greening plants, as an important means to beautify cities and improve the ecological environment, are gaining more and more attention. This article will provide a detailed introduction to the types, functions, and how to select suitable plants for ground greening.Types of Ground Greening Plants1. Lawn Plants: Lawn plants have the effects of covering the ground, beautifying the environment, and purifying the air. Common lawn plants include cool-season lawn grass and warm-season lawn grass.2. Ground Cover Plants: Ground cover plants are adaptable, grow fast, and can cover the ground to prevent soil and water loss. Common ground cover plants include Liriope spicata, Iris, and Viola.3. Shrub Plants: Shrub plants have high ornamental value and can enrich the urban landscape. Common shrub plants include Prunus cerasifera, Photinia serratifolia, and Ligustrum jinggangense.4. Flowering Plants: Flowering plants have colorful blooms and long flowering periods, adding vitality to the city. Common flowering plants include Rosa, Peony, and Chrysanthemum.5. Tree Plants: Tree plants provide shade, reduce heat, and purify the air. Common tree plants include Ginkgo biloba, Firmiana simplex, and Pinus bungeana.Functions of Ground Greening Plants1. Beautify the Environment: Ground greening plants can enrich the urban landscape and enhance the city's image.2. Improve the Ecological Environment: Ground greening plants can absorb carbon dioxide, release oxygen, purify the air, and reduce the urban heat island effect.3. Prevent Soil and Water Loss: Ground greening plants can stabilize the soil and reduce soil and water loss.4. Reduce Noise: Ground greening plants can absorb noise and reduce urban noise pollution.5. Increase Urban Green Coverage: Ground greening plants can increase urban green coverage and improve the urban ecological environment.How to Choose Suitable Ground Greening Plants1. Choose Plants Based on Climatic Conditions: Different regions have different climatic conditions; plants that adapt to local climates should be selected.2. Choose Plants Based on Soil Conditions: Different soils greatly affect plant growth; plants that are suitable for local soil conditions should be chosen.3. Choose Plants Based on Landscape Needs: Based on the function and landscape needs of the greening area, plants with ornamental value should be selected.4. Consider the Growth Rate and Lifespan of Plants: Choosing fast-growing and long-lived plants is beneficial for the sustainability of the greening effect.5. Pay Attention to the Combination of Plants: Reasonably combine plants of different types and colors to make the green landscape more abundant.Ground greening plants play an important role in beautifying cities and improving the ecological environment. During the ground greening process, we should choose suitable plants according to the actual situation to contribute to building a beautiful homeland.According to the "China Urban Greening Development Report," China's urban green coverage has reached 40.8%. Ground greening plants are playing an increasingly important role in urban greening. Let us work together to build green, beautiful, and livable cities.