Ground covers

[Sandra Bodycoat]

Hi

I would like ground covers instead of mulch, our garden is coloured foliage,
hibiscus, few palms & some succulents so I would like something to blend
with this.
As in previous posts I was discussing my problem with mulch ending up in the
pool, & yes we have a cover but it still ends up in the water.
cheers
Sandra

[meeee]

"Sandra Bodycoat" > wrote in message
...
> Hi
>
> I would like ground covers instead of mulch, our garden is coloured
> foliage, hibiscus, few palms & some succulents so I would like something
> to blend with this.
> As in previous posts I was discussing my problem with mulch ending up in
> the pool, & yes we have a cover but it still ends up in the water.
> cheers
> Sandra
>

Depending on the area you live in, I can't think of any better, drought
resistant ground covers than herbs. Oregano is great, thyme is good too
although can be a bit delicate under dry hot conditions if not watered. Any
small leaved low plant with grey and/or furry foliage would be good. Herbs
like oregano are great as they supress weeds and are thick enough to keep
moisture in. You can buy punnets cheaply from a wholesaler, it smells nice,
has delicate mauve flowers, comes in a variety of leaf colours and also
helps retard bugs! I've grown it happily in frosty south east and north qld
and it seems happy everywhere. Anyway hope this helps :)

[loosecanon]

"Sandra Bodycoat" > wrote in message
...
> Hi
>
> I would like ground covers instead of mulch, our garden is coloured
> foliage, hibiscus, few palms & some succulents so I would like something
> to blend with this.
> As in previous posts I was discussing my problem with mulch ending up in
> the pool, & yes we have a cover but it still ends up in the water.
> cheers
> Sandra
>

You need concrete!

[Roberta Bagshaw]

Arctotis is a great groundcover...... very hardy, needs minimal watering,
and with its grey foliage and many colourful flowering varieties available
it may be just what you need. Also, it is not terribly deep rooted and it's
foliage is quite soft (not prickly), so when you need to pull some away from
where you don't want it, it's an easy job.

~Roberta~


"Sandra Bodycoat" > wrote in message
...
> Hi
>
> I would like ground covers instead of mulch, our garden is coloured
> foliage, hibiscus, few palms & some succulents so I would like something
> to blend with this.
> As in previous posts I was discussing my problem with mulch ending up in
> the pool, & yes we have a cover but it still ends up in the water.
> cheers
> Sandra
>