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Lithodora
Yesterday we were in Luss on the edge of Loch Lomond. In front of one
cottage was a bed of beautiful wee blue flowers which I think I have identified as the above. It was low growing and spread evenly over the bed so I assume is good ground cover. I have a border in which mint and dandelions proliferate. Would these flowers help keep them down, or would I still be continually weeding around them? -- -- http://www.shop.helpforheroes.org.uk/ |
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Ophelia wrote: Yesterday we were in Luss on the edge of Loch Lomond. In front of one cottage was a bed of beautiful wee blue flowers which I think I have identified as the above. It was low growing and spread evenly over the bed so I assume is good ground cover. I have a border in which mint and dandelions proliferate. Would these flowers help keep them down, or would I still be continually weeding around them? Mint will grow straight through it. If you remove all of the established dandelions, it will help to prevent them reestablishing, but you will still have to weed some of them out. Regards, Nick Maclaren. |
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wrote in message ... In article , Ophelia wrote: Yesterday we were in Luss on the edge of Loch Lomond. In front of one cottage was a bed of beautiful wee blue flowers which I think I have identified as the above. It was low growing and spread evenly over the bed so I assume is good ground cover. I have a border in which mint and dandelions proliferate. Would these flowers help keep them down, or would I still be continually weeding around them? Mint will grow straight through it. If you remove all of the established dandelions, it will help to prevent them reestablishing, but you will still have to weed some of them out. That is great thanks -- -- http://www.shop.helpforheroes.org.uk/ |
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"Sacha" wrote in message ... On 2012-06-01 18:06:11 +0100, "Ophelia" said: Yesterday we were in Luss on the edge of Loch Lomond. In front of one cottage was a bed of beautiful wee blue flowers which I think I have identified as the above. It was low growing and spread evenly over the bed so I assume is good ground cover. I have a border in which mint and dandelions proliferate. Would these flowers help keep them down, or would I still be continually weeding around them? When you learn how to get rid of mint, write a book and make a fortune! Lithodora is gorgeous but I wouldn't think of it as a weed suppressant. No really didn't expect to get rid of the mint, I was just hoping to suppress it enough not to spoil the display of the Lithodora too much! I wouldn't mind the mint actually but not he dandelions. -- -- http://www.shop.helpforheroes.org.uk/ |
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"Sacha" wrote in message ... On 2012-06-01 19:00:19 +0100, "Ophelia" said: "Sacha" wrote in message ... On 2012-06-01 18:06:11 +0100, "Ophelia" said: Yesterday we were in Luss on the edge of Loch Lomond. In front of one cottage was a bed of beautiful wee blue flowers which I think I have identified as the above. It was low growing and spread evenly over the bed so I assume is good ground cover. I have a border in which mint and dandelions proliferate. Would these flowers help keep them down, or would I still be continually weeding around them? When you learn how to get rid of mint, write a book and make a fortune! Lithodora is gorgeous but I wouldn't think of it as a weed suppressant. No really didn't expect to get rid of the mint, I was just hoping to suppress it enough not to spoil the display of the Lithodora too much! I wouldn't mind the mint actually but not he dandelions. -- The mint here has gone berserk between flagstones outside the tea room. It is impossible to describe the width and depth of its spread! Ray has pulled masses out tonight - heavenly scent but still loads of mint! ) I have never minded the mint) I use a lot in cooking ... and the rest? Lovely) -- -- http://www.shop.helpforheroes.org.uk/ |
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"Sacha" wrote in message ... The mint here has gone berserk between flagstones outside the tea room. It is impossible to describe the width and depth of its spread! Ray has pulled masses out tonight - heavenly scent but still loads of mint! ) I have never minded the mint) I use a lot in cooking ... and the rest? Lovely) -- I think we'll have to start serving a lot of mint tea. There's a field full of sheep round here looking very nervous. ;-) lol btw back to ground cover ... can you recommend any that would suppress (even fairly well) the conditions I described? As I said, I don't mind the mint growing through, but I hate the dandelions! Of course I would dig out the roots - yet again! -- -- http://www.shop.helpforheroes.org.uk/ |
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Ophelia wrote: btw back to ground cover ... can you recommend any that would suppress (even fairly well) the conditions I described? As I said, I don't mind the mint growing through, but I hate the dandelions! Of course I would dig out the roots - yet again! Vinca major. You may well wish for the dandelions back :-) Regards, Nick Maclaren. |
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wrote in message ... In article , Ophelia wrote: btw back to ground cover ... can you recommend any that would suppress (even fairly well) the conditions I described? As I said, I don't mind the mint growing through, but I hate the dandelions! Of course I would dig out the roots - yet again! Vinca major. You may well wish for the dandelions back :-) Hmm I doubt it, thanks) That looks very pretty - much prettier than dandelions! Given what you say, is it likely to take over the whole garden or just that bed? I see there is a Vinca minor too. Is that any less aggressive? I see it doesn't grow so tall which might be an advantage. -- -- http://www.shop.helpforheroes.org.uk/ |
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"Sacha" wrote in message ... On 2012-06-02 13:27:56 +0100, "Ophelia" said: "Sacha" wrote in message ... The mint here has gone berserk between flagstones outside the tea room. It is impossible to describe the width and depth of its spread! Ray has pulled masses out tonight - heavenly scent but still loads of mint! ) I have never minded the mint) I use a lot in cooking ... and the rest? Lovely) -- I think we'll have to start serving a lot of mint tea. There's a field full of sheep round here looking very nervous. ;-) lol btw back to ground cover ... can you recommend any that would suppress (even fairly well) the conditions I described? As I said, I don't mind the mint growing through, but I hate the dandelions! Of course I would dig out the roots - yet again! -- I think the problem is that whatever you plant, mint and dandelions will both find their way through and you really need to clear the ground first. Planting ground cover where weeds are still present just makes it harder to weed, ime! Oh heavens yes! Of course I intend to clear the ground. I thought I had said so. It is harder to keep down now that we are away so much. I am not able to clear it on a regular basis, so when I am home, it is a major job. -- -- http://www.shop.helpforheroes.org.uk/ |
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On Sat, 2 Jun 2012 15:23:25 +0100, "Ophelia"
wrote: It is harder to keep down now that we are away so much. I am not able to clear it on a regular basis, so when I am home, it is a major job. -- Why not, after this major clearing bit, lay some weed-suppressing membrane. Plant through that and then mulch over the top with something. Then the weeds won't regrow (or at least won't be deeply rooted if they do). Cheers, Jake ======================================= Urgling from the asylum formerly known as the dry end of Swansea Bay. |
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