04-03-2004, 01:33 AM
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Ground cover for a paver walkway?
From: "Natty_Dread"
Date: Wed, Mar 3, 2004 4:44 PM
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Hi folks -- I just put down some paving stones in my garden yesterday to
make a pathway for ease of weeding, etc. I'd like to plant some very
low-growing ground cover as a fill in between the stones to give it that
old
English garden path feel. I live in the Washington DC area, zone 7; the
area in which I placed the stones gets full sun for a big part of the day
from late summer to early fall, and very little full sun in spring and fall.
Something with small flowers would be nice... any ideas for me? Thanks
in
advance! 
Rhonda
Alexandria, VA
Zone 7
You probably know Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima), an annual that reseeds
profusely so you'll never be without it. It likes sunny dryish sites and grows
for me even out of cracks along paved areas. There are many colors available,
but the white seems to be the toughest and smells delicious. Blooms from May
to hard frost, with an occasional haircut to deadhead and promote new growth.
One seed packet will go a long way.....just press the seed into the soil, don't
cover, keep moist until the seedlings are growing.
I would suggest that you go the seed route, rather than buy
transplants.....much easier to get strongly growing plants in your intended
location if you sow them in place (not to mention much less $$$).
Best,
Tyra
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