Mulch has a long history in agricultural and agriculture adjacent fields because of the various benefits it can provide to the soil microclimate, and its general ease of use. In the unique case of modern public gardens however, where more sustainable and ecological practices are becoming paramount, the perceived lack of ecological and aesthetic benefit that traditional organic mulches provide is creating a shift to the practice of living mulch. This project utilized information from interviews with garden professionals from 6 different gardens across the country in an effort to examine the use and viability of living mulch in a public garden setting. The analysis of the qualitative data gathered from the interviews demonstrates that living mulches are effective in reducing weed pressures, improving aesthetics, and reducing overall maintenance, while providing long-term economic savings when implemented effectively. However, the heightened financial and time cost in the initial stages of implementing living mulch can be a significant barrier to gardens and other related industries. This paper concludes by providing actionable recommendations to improve the understanding and accessibility of living mulch systems for garden, and other, professionals.