In article fc.003d094101c11426003d094101c11426.1c11444@pmug. org,
(Glenna Rose) wrote:

There is a strip between the sidewalk and fence along my south fence that
I'd like to fill with herbs, etc., that spread and "take over" so that
it's so dense that weeds, grass, etc. will feel unwelcome and not be a
problem. The strip is about 12 inches wide (and 135 feet long).

I planted a couple of chocolate mint plants last summer which survived our
colder-than-usual winter. All suggestions are welcome as to what to use
there. It would be ideal if watering was minimal to keep from stretching
a soaker hose out there. There is a concrete rail under the fence so the
plants would be backed by concrete which means there would be extra warmth
for both growing and need of more than usual water (or it could act as a
plus for less water?).

Suggestions, folks?

Glenna


135 ft. long???
Man! Many folks would give their eye teeth for that much space! lol

I'd put in a variety of herbs in that strip!

The ones that I have that crowd out weeds really well are Oregano,
Creeping thyme, Dittany of crete, and prostrate rosemary.

If you want something permanent that is not for culinary use, I'd put in
a couple of different varieties of wandering jew. Those are beautiful
and can grow very dense, low growing, low maintenance and mine winters
over pretty well.

Once it's there tho', it's forever. G

Usually mint is too, as long as it's peppermint or spearmint. I just
have never, ever had any luck with chocolate mint. ;-( It always dies
no matter _where_ I plant it! sigh

K.

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