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What to plant between flagstones?
My patio flagstones are seated in sand, I'd like to plant something
that would grow in the 1/2"-2" gaps that can take being walked on. Any suggestions? TIA Mike Mike Patterson Please remove the spamtrap to email me. "I always wanted to be somebody. I should have been more specific..." |
What to plant between flagstones?
I thought clover would be a good choice, so I used that.
Clover in our yards never really is allowed to grow much, so I figured it was a low growing plant. Not cutting it regularly, it grows to 2.5-3 foot! Needless to say, I'm sorry I planted clover. "Mike Patterson" wrote in message ... My patio flagstones are seated in sand, I'd like to plant something that would grow in the 1/2"-2" gaps that can take being walked on. Any suggestions? TIA Mike Mike Patterson Please remove the spamtrap to email me. "I always wanted to be somebody. I should have been more specific..." |
What to plant between flagstones?
My patio flagstones are seated in sand, I'd like to plant something that would grow in the 1/2"-2" gaps that can take being walked on. Thyme |
What to plant between flagstones?
Clover in our yards never really is allowed to grow much, so I figured it was a low growing plant. Not cutting it regularly, it grows to 2.5-3 foot! Did it have large purple blooms? |
What to plant between flagstones?
On Sun, 13 Jun 2004 14:56:46 -0400, "Gareee©"
wrote: I thought clover would be a good choice, so I used that. Clover in our yards never really is allowed to grow much, so I figured it was a low growing plant. Not cutting it regularly, it grows to 2.5-3 foot! Needless to say, I'm sorry I planted clover. "Mike Patterson" wrote in message .. . My patio flagstones are seated in sand, I'd like to plant something that would grow in the 1/2"-2" gaps that can take being walked on. Any suggestions? TIA Mike Mike Patterson Please remove the spamtrap to email me. "I always wanted to be somebody. I should have been more specific..." Thanks for the "what not to do" response! That's just as valuable as the "use this" posts. Mike Patterson Please remove the spamtrap to email me. "I always wanted to be somebody. I should have been more specific..." |
What to plant between flagstones?
I have two different colors.. some if the white clover, and some is the red
clover... and the red clover seems to be two different species.. one has the typical light purple flowers, but the other type seems to have smaller red flowers that actually look very nice! (if they weren't 2-3 foot tall that is..) Since I got the clover seed in bulk at the local feed store, I suspect its something for cow pastures or such, but someone here last year recommended getting it in bulk at feed stores... Oh, and the green pond might be a non issue for a while.. we had a *huge* rain storm last night, and my pond looks like a mudhole today. "GrannyGrump" wrote in message ... Clover in our yards never really is allowed to grow much, so I figured it was a low growing plant. Not cutting it regularly, it grows to 2.5-3 foot! Did it have large purple blooms? |
What to plant between flagstones?
Creeping Thyme, Mother of Thyme.
"Mike Patterson" wrote in message ... My patio flagstones are seated in sand, I'd like to plant something that would grow in the 1/2"-2" gaps that can take being walked on. Any suggestions? TIA Mike Mike Patterson Please remove the spamtrap to email me. "I always wanted to be somebody. I should have been more specific..." |
What to plant between flagstones?
Yep, that's looking like the way to go.
My thanks to those who posted! Mike On Sun, 13 Jun 2004 20:31:25 -0400, "pixi" wrote: Creeping Thyme, Mother of Thyme. "Mike Patterson" wrote in message .. . My patio flagstones are seated in sand, I'd like to plant something that would grow in the 1/2"-2" gaps that can take being walked on. Any suggestions? TIA Mike Mike Patterson Please remove the spamtrap to email me. "I always wanted to be somebody. I should have been more specific..." Mike Patterson Please remove the spamtrap to email me. "I always wanted to be somebody. I should have been more specific..." |
What to plant between flagstones?
Gareee© wrote:
Since I got the clover seed in bulk at the local feed store, I suspect its something for cow pastures or such, but someone here last year recommended getting it in bulk at feed stores... umm, clover is hay, the really good kind :) -- -- http://www.kencofish.com Ken Arnold, 401-831-5739 cell 401-225-0556 Importer/Exporter of Goldfish,Koi,rare Predators Shipping to legal states/countries only! Permalon liners, Oase & Supreme Pondmaster pumps Linux (SuSE 8.2) user #329121 Please Note: No trees or animals were harmed in the sending of this contaminant free message We do concede that a signicant number of electrons may have been inconvenienced ;) |
What to plant between flagstones?
Irish or Scotch Moss will grow between the cracks, grows low and loves
to be walked on. On Sun, 13 Jun 2004 13:50:52 -0400, Mike Patterson wrote: My patio flagstones are seated in sand, I'd like to plant something that would grow in the 1/2"-2" gaps that can take being walked on. Any suggestions? TIA Mike Mike Patterson Please remove the spamtrap to email me. "I always wanted to be somebody. I should have been more specific..." |
What to plant between flagstones?
I read in the gardening newsgroup that to grow moss is you mix chopped
up moss with either milk or buttermilk, can't remember which and spread that between the cracks. Kinda hard to believe but no one disputed it. Russell Mack On Sun, 13 Jun 2004 22:46:24 -0400, Glenn Lynn wrote: Irish or Scotch Moss will grow between the cracks, grows low and loves to be walked on. On Sun, 13 Jun 2004 13:50:52 -0400, Mike Patterson wrote: My patio flagstones are seated in sand, I'd like to plant something that would grow in the 1/2"-2" gaps that can take being walked on. Any suggestions? TIA Mike Mike Patterson Please remove the spamtrap to email me. "I always wanted to be somebody. I should have been more specific..." |
What to plant between flagstones?
I read in the gardening newsgroup that to grow moss is you mix chopped up moss with either milk or buttermilk, can't remember which and spread that between the cracks. Kinda hard to believe but no one disputed it Whip moss with buttermilk, in a blender, then paint this mix where you want mossy growth. Keep misted until established. |
What to plant between flagstones?
pixi wrote:
Creeping Thyme, Mother of Thyme. This is what I have planted between flagstones. Grows slowly but *very* hardy. Susan shsimko[@]duke[.]edu |
What to plant between flagstones?
On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 11:44:10 -0400, "Susan H. Simko"
wrote: pixi wrote: Creeping Thyme, Mother of Thyme. This is what I have planted between flagstones. Grows slowly but *very* hardy. Susan shsimko[@]duke[.]edu So far my choices seem to be: - thyme - irish moss - scotch moss - dymondia I'm planning to go to my favorite nursery and see what I can actually lay eyes on. Mike Patterson Please remove the spamtrap to email me. "I always wanted to be somebody. I should have been more specific..." |
What to plant between flagstones?
Check out Walkables.com ..... I just tried and it didn't come up, but there
is a website out there similar. Will recheck it and be back when I know more. Suppose to be great where you can give a location, traffic pattern/use, and they come up with a good groundcover. ~ jan On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 17:41:25 -0400, Mike Patterson wrote: On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 11:44:10 -0400, "Susan H. Simko" wrote: pixi wrote: Creeping Thyme, Mother of Thyme. This is what I have planted between flagstones. Grows slowly but *very* hardy. Susan shsimko[@]duke[.]edu So far my choices seem to be: - thyme - irish moss - scotch moss - dymondia I'm planning to go to my favorite nursery and see what I can actually lay eyes on. Mike Patterson Please remove the spamtrap to email me. "I always wanted to be somebody. I should have been more specific..." (Do you know where your water quality is?) |
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