06-04-2004, 09:15 PM
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Other than mint . . . .
(Glenna Rose) wrote in message news:fc.003d094101c11426003d094101c11426.1c11444@ pmug.org...
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
thyme, oregano, lemon balm all form dense groundcovers which do not
let anything else grow. Given that you have that much space, I would
consider some perennial
edible, including asparagus, sorrel, horseradish, and raspberry.
All these can be grown under the thyme or oregano, and they will poke
through in the spring. Lingonberries will also form a thick cover,
though perhaps too tall to have asparagus or sorrel under. Asparagus
needs a fertile bed, and lingonberries need acid soil. Everything else
is undemanding and will do just fine with only a bit of wood chip
mulch and no water. sorrel, oregano, and lemon balm will even tolerate
part sun, the rest will want full sun.
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