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Old 14-03-2004, 12:14 PM
 
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Default Ground cover for a paver walkway?
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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
$$$).

be a little cautious, maybe preview some already planted somewhere.
lobularia stinks to many people, and can become a minor weed. (reseeds in
sun, but rips out easily)



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