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Steve Harris 23-03-2004 12:22 AM

A different dry shade problem
 
I'm planning a parking space and an thinking of the slightly
old-fashioned design of two lines of concrete slabs an axle length
apart. But what can I plant in the ground in between? :-)

Sometimes my car will be parked over the plants keeping off both sun and
rain. Worse still, I have a Citroen that sinks to about 3" clearance.
Then, If I go away for a week with the car, the site will get full sun
and/or rain.

I guess grass would work but then there's mowing. Every week, I'd have
to drive off, find parking, walk home, mow, walk back to the car and
drive home again :-(

Suggestions?

I have sandy, free draining slightly alkaline soil.

TIA!

Steve Harris - Cheltenham - Real address steve AT netservs DOT com
A useful bit of gardening software at http://www.netservs.com/garden/

Charlie Pridham 24-03-2004 05:26 PM

A different dry shade problem
 

"Steve Harris" wrote in message
...
I'm planning a parking space and an thinking of the slightly
old-fashioned design of two lines of concrete slabs an axle length
apart. But what can I plant in the ground in between? :-)

Sometimes my car will be parked over the plants keeping off both sun and
rain. Worse still, I have a Citroen that sinks to about 3" clearance.
Then, If I go away for a week with the car, the site will get full sun
and/or rain.

I guess grass would work but then there's mowing. Every week, I'd have
to drive off, find parking, walk home, mow, walk back to the car and
drive home again :-(

Suggestions?

I have sandy, free draining slightly alkaline soil.

TIA!

Steve Harris - Cheltenham -


How about those free seeding purple leafed violets (used to be viola
labradorica) seems to grow everywhere :~)

--
Charlie, gardening in Cornwall.
http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk
Holders of National Plant Collection of Clematis viticella (cvs)



Charlie Pridham 24-03-2004 05:26 PM

A different dry shade problem
 

"Steve Harris" wrote in message
...
I'm planning a parking space and an thinking of the slightly
old-fashioned design of two lines of concrete slabs an axle length
apart. But what can I plant in the ground in between? :-)

Sometimes my car will be parked over the plants keeping off both sun and
rain. Worse still, I have a Citroen that sinks to about 3" clearance.
Then, If I go away for a week with the car, the site will get full sun
and/or rain.

I guess grass would work but then there's mowing. Every week, I'd have
to drive off, find parking, walk home, mow, walk back to the car and
drive home again :-(

Suggestions?

I have sandy, free draining slightly alkaline soil.

TIA!

Steve Harris - Cheltenham -


How about those free seeding purple leafed violets (used to be viola
labradorica) seems to grow everywhere :~)

--
Charlie, gardening in Cornwall.
http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk
Holders of National Plant Collection of Clematis viticella (cvs)



Sacha 24-03-2004 05:26 PM

A different dry shade problem
 
Charlie Pridham23/3/04 1:18


"Steve Harris" wrote in message
...
I'm planning a parking space and an thinking of the slightly
old-fashioned design of two lines of concrete slabs an axle length
apart. But what can I plant in the ground in between? :-)

Sometimes my car will be parked over the plants keeping off both sun and
rain. Worse still, I have a Citroen that sinks to about 3" clearance.
Then, If I go away for a week with the car, the site will get full sun
and/or rain.

I guess grass would work but then there's mowing. Every week, I'd have
to drive off, find parking, walk home, mow, walk back to the car and
drive home again :-(

Suggestions?

I have sandy, free draining slightly alkaline soil.

TIA!

Steve Harris - Cheltenham -


How about those free seeding purple leafed violets (used to be viola
labradorica) seems to grow everywhere :~)

--
Charlie, gardening in Cornwall.
http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk
Holders of National Plant Collection of Clematis viticella (cvs)


Oh, those are lovely, Charlie. I used to have them and they spread
themselves all over the place. I'd quite forgotten about them and must now
find some!
--
Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
(remove the weeds to email me)


Sacha 24-03-2004 05:26 PM

A different dry shade problem
 
Charlie Pridham23/3/04 1:18


"Steve Harris" wrote in message
...
I'm planning a parking space and an thinking of the slightly
old-fashioned design of two lines of concrete slabs an axle length
apart. But what can I plant in the ground in between? :-)

Sometimes my car will be parked over the plants keeping off both sun and
rain. Worse still, I have a Citroen that sinks to about 3" clearance.
Then, If I go away for a week with the car, the site will get full sun
and/or rain.

I guess grass would work but then there's mowing. Every week, I'd have
to drive off, find parking, walk home, mow, walk back to the car and
drive home again :-(

Suggestions?

I have sandy, free draining slightly alkaline soil.

TIA!

Steve Harris - Cheltenham -


How about those free seeding purple leafed violets (used to be viola
labradorica) seems to grow everywhere :~)

--
Charlie, gardening in Cornwall.
http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk
Holders of National Plant Collection of Clematis viticella (cvs)


Oh, those are lovely, Charlie. I used to have them and they spread
themselves all over the place. I'd quite forgotten about them and must now
find some!
--
Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
(remove the weeds to email me)


Charlie Pridham 24-03-2004 05:26 PM

A different dry shade problem
 

"Steve Harris" wrote in message
...
I'm planning a parking space and an thinking of the slightly
old-fashioned design of two lines of concrete slabs an axle length
apart. But what can I plant in the ground in between? :-)

Sometimes my car will be parked over the plants keeping off both sun and
rain. Worse still, I have a Citroen that sinks to about 3" clearance.
Then, If I go away for a week with the car, the site will get full sun
and/or rain.

I guess grass would work but then there's mowing. Every week, I'd have
to drive off, find parking, walk home, mow, walk back to the car and
drive home again :-(

Suggestions?

I have sandy, free draining slightly alkaline soil.

TIA!

Steve Harris - Cheltenham -


How about those free seeding purple leafed violets (used to be viola
labradorica) seems to grow everywhere :~)

--
Charlie, gardening in Cornwall.
http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk
Holders of National Plant Collection of Clematis viticella (cvs)



Charlie Pridham 24-03-2004 05:26 PM

A different dry shade problem
 

"Steve Harris" wrote in message
...
I'm planning a parking space and an thinking of the slightly
old-fashioned design of two lines of concrete slabs an axle length
apart. But what can I plant in the ground in between? :-)

Sometimes my car will be parked over the plants keeping off both sun and
rain. Worse still, I have a Citroen that sinks to about 3" clearance.
Then, If I go away for a week with the car, the site will get full sun
and/or rain.

I guess grass would work but then there's mowing. Every week, I'd have
to drive off, find parking, walk home, mow, walk back to the car and
drive home again :-(

Suggestions?

I have sandy, free draining slightly alkaline soil.

TIA!

Steve Harris - Cheltenham -


How about those free seeding purple leafed violets (used to be viola
labradorica) seems to grow everywhere :~)

--
Charlie, gardening in Cornwall.
http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk
Holders of National Plant Collection of Clematis viticella (cvs)



Sacha 24-03-2004 05:26 PM

A different dry shade problem
 
Charlie Pridham23/3/04 1:18


"Steve Harris" wrote in message
...
I'm planning a parking space and an thinking of the slightly
old-fashioned design of two lines of concrete slabs an axle length
apart. But what can I plant in the ground in between? :-)

Sometimes my car will be parked over the plants keeping off both sun and
rain. Worse still, I have a Citroen that sinks to about 3" clearance.
Then, If I go away for a week with the car, the site will get full sun
and/or rain.

I guess grass would work but then there's mowing. Every week, I'd have
to drive off, find parking, walk home, mow, walk back to the car and
drive home again :-(

Suggestions?

I have sandy, free draining slightly alkaline soil.

TIA!

Steve Harris - Cheltenham -


How about those free seeding purple leafed violets (used to be viola
labradorica) seems to grow everywhere :~)

--
Charlie, gardening in Cornwall.
http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk
Holders of National Plant Collection of Clematis viticella (cvs)


Oh, those are lovely, Charlie. I used to have them and they spread
themselves all over the place. I'd quite forgotten about them and must now
find some!
--
Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
(remove the weeds to email me)


Sacha 24-03-2004 05:26 PM

A different dry shade problem
 
Charlie Pridham23/3/04 1:18


"Steve Harris" wrote in message
...
I'm planning a parking space and an thinking of the slightly
old-fashioned design of two lines of concrete slabs an axle length
apart. But what can I plant in the ground in between? :-)

Sometimes my car will be parked over the plants keeping off both sun and
rain. Worse still, I have a Citroen that sinks to about 3" clearance.
Then, If I go away for a week with the car, the site will get full sun
and/or rain.

I guess grass would work but then there's mowing. Every week, I'd have
to drive off, find parking, walk home, mow, walk back to the car and
drive home again :-(

Suggestions?

I have sandy, free draining slightly alkaline soil.

TIA!

Steve Harris - Cheltenham -


How about those free seeding purple leafed violets (used to be viola
labradorica) seems to grow everywhere :~)

--
Charlie, gardening in Cornwall.
http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk
Holders of National Plant Collection of Clematis viticella (cvs)


Oh, those are lovely, Charlie. I used to have them and they spread
themselves all over the place. I'd quite forgotten about them and must now
find some!
--
Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
(remove the weeds to email me)


Emery Davis 24-03-2004 05:39 PM

A different dry shade problem
 
On Tue, 23 Mar 2004 00:10 +0000 (GMT), (Steve Harris) said:

] I'm planning a parking space and an thinking of the slightly
] old-fashioned design of two lines of concrete slabs an axle length
] apart. But what can I plant in the ground in between? :-)
]
] Sometimes my car will be parked over the plants keeping off both sun and
] rain. Worse still, I have a Citroen that sinks to about 3" clearance.
] Then, If I go away for a week with the car, the site will get full sun
] and/or rain.
]
] I guess grass would work but then there's mowing. Every week, I'd have
] to drive off, find parking, walk home, mow, walk back to the car and
] drive home again :-(
]
] Suggestions?
]
] I have sandy, free draining slightly alkaline soil.
]
] TIA!

How about creeping thyme?

-E

--
Emery Davis
You can reply to

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Emery Davis 24-03-2004 05:39 PM

A different dry shade problem
 
On Tue, 23 Mar 2004 00:10 +0000 (GMT), (Steve Harris) said:

] I'm planning a parking space and an thinking of the slightly
] old-fashioned design of two lines of concrete slabs an axle length
] apart. But what can I plant in the ground in between? :-)
]
] Sometimes my car will be parked over the plants keeping off both sun and
] rain. Worse still, I have a Citroen that sinks to about 3" clearance.
] Then, If I go away for a week with the car, the site will get full sun
] and/or rain.
]
] I guess grass would work but then there's mowing. Every week, I'd have
] to drive off, find parking, walk home, mow, walk back to the car and
] drive home again :-(
]
] Suggestions?
]
] I have sandy, free draining slightly alkaline soil.
]
] TIA!

How about creeping thyme?

-E

--
Emery Davis
You can reply to

by removing the well known companies

Emery Davis 24-03-2004 05:39 PM

A different dry shade problem
 
On Tue, 23 Mar 2004 00:10 +0000 (GMT), (Steve Harris) said:

] I'm planning a parking space and an thinking of the slightly
] old-fashioned design of two lines of concrete slabs an axle length
] apart. But what can I plant in the ground in between? :-)
]
] Sometimes my car will be parked over the plants keeping off both sun and
] rain. Worse still, I have a Citroen that sinks to about 3" clearance.
] Then, If I go away for a week with the car, the site will get full sun
] and/or rain.
]
] I guess grass would work but then there's mowing. Every week, I'd have
] to drive off, find parking, walk home, mow, walk back to the car and
] drive home again :-(
]
] Suggestions?
]
] I have sandy, free draining slightly alkaline soil.
]
] TIA!

How about creeping thyme?

-E

--
Emery Davis
You can reply to

by removing the well known companies

David Hill 24-03-2004 05:39 PM

A different dry shade problem
 
What about Ajuga.. once settled as tough as old boots.

--
David Hill
Abacus nurseries
www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk





David Hill 24-03-2004 05:39 PM

A different dry shade problem
 
What about Ajuga.. once settled as tough as old boots.

--
David Hill
Abacus nurseries
www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk





David Hill 24-03-2004 05:39 PM

A different dry shade problem
 
What about Ajuga.. once settled as tough as old boots.

--
David Hill
Abacus nurseries
www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk





Emery Davis 24-03-2004 05:39 PM

A different dry shade problem
 
On Tue, 23 Mar 2004 00:10 +0000 (GMT), (Steve Harris) said:

] I'm planning a parking space and an thinking of the slightly
] old-fashioned design of two lines of concrete slabs an axle length
] apart. But what can I plant in the ground in between? :-)
]
] Sometimes my car will be parked over the plants keeping off both sun and
] rain. Worse still, I have a Citroen that sinks to about 3" clearance.
] Then, If I go away for a week with the car, the site will get full sun
] and/or rain.
]
] I guess grass would work but then there's mowing. Every week, I'd have
] to drive off, find parking, walk home, mow, walk back to the car and
] drive home again :-(
]
] Suggestions?
]
] I have sandy, free draining slightly alkaline soil.
]
] TIA!

How about creeping thyme?

-E

--
Emery Davis
You can reply to

by removing the well known companies

David Hill 24-03-2004 05:39 PM

A different dry shade problem
 
What about Ajuga.. once settled as tough as old boots.

--
David Hill
Abacus nurseries
www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk





Jaques d'Alltrades 24-03-2004 05:46 PM

A different dry shade problem
 
The message
from "Charlie Pridham" contains these words:
"Steve Harris" wrote in message
...


I'm planning a parking space and an thinking of the slightly
old-fashioned design of two lines of concrete slabs an axle length
apart. But what can I plant in the ground in between? :-)

Sometimes my car will be parked over the plants keeping off both sun and
rain. Worse still, I have a Citroen that sinks to about 3" clearance.
Then, If I go away for a week with the car, the site will get full sun
and/or rain.

I guess grass would work but then there's mowing. Every week, I'd have
to drive off, find parking, walk home, mow, walk back to the car and
drive home again :-(

Suggestions?

I have sandy, free draining slightly alkaline soil.

How about those free seeding purple leafed violets (used to be viola
labradorica) seems to grow everywhere :~)


Er, ground elder? Horsetails?

(Ducks and runs...)

--
Rusty
Open the creaking gate to make a horrid.squeak, then lower the foobar.
http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/

Jaques d'Alltrades 24-03-2004 05:46 PM

A different dry shade problem
 
The message
from "Charlie Pridham" contains these words:
"Steve Harris" wrote in message
...


I'm planning a parking space and an thinking of the slightly
old-fashioned design of two lines of concrete slabs an axle length
apart. But what can I plant in the ground in between? :-)

Sometimes my car will be parked over the plants keeping off both sun and
rain. Worse still, I have a Citroen that sinks to about 3" clearance.
Then, If I go away for a week with the car, the site will get full sun
and/or rain.

I guess grass would work but then there's mowing. Every week, I'd have
to drive off, find parking, walk home, mow, walk back to the car and
drive home again :-(

Suggestions?

I have sandy, free draining slightly alkaline soil.

How about those free seeding purple leafed violets (used to be viola
labradorica) seems to grow everywhere :~)


Er, ground elder? Horsetails?

(Ducks and runs...)

--
Rusty
Open the creaking gate to make a horrid.squeak, then lower the foobar.
http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/

Jaques d'Alltrades 24-03-2004 05:46 PM

A different dry shade problem
 
The message
from "Charlie Pridham" contains these words:
"Steve Harris" wrote in message
...


I'm planning a parking space and an thinking of the slightly
old-fashioned design of two lines of concrete slabs an axle length
apart. But what can I plant in the ground in between? :-)

Sometimes my car will be parked over the plants keeping off both sun and
rain. Worse still, I have a Citroen that sinks to about 3" clearance.
Then, If I go away for a week with the car, the site will get full sun
and/or rain.

I guess grass would work but then there's mowing. Every week, I'd have
to drive off, find parking, walk home, mow, walk back to the car and
drive home again :-(

Suggestions?

I have sandy, free draining slightly alkaline soil.

How about those free seeding purple leafed violets (used to be viola
labradorica) seems to grow everywhere :~)


Er, ground elder? Horsetails?

(Ducks and runs...)

--
Rusty
Open the creaking gate to make a horrid.squeak, then lower the foobar.
http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/

Charlie Pridham 24-03-2004 05:50 PM

A different dry shade problem
 

"Steve Harris" wrote in message
...
I'm planning a parking space and an thinking of the slightly
old-fashioned design of two lines of concrete slabs an axle length
apart. But what can I plant in the ground in between? :-)

Sometimes my car will be parked over the plants keeping off both sun and
rain. Worse still, I have a Citroen that sinks to about 3" clearance.
Then, If I go away for a week with the car, the site will get full sun
and/or rain.

I guess grass would work but then there's mowing. Every week, I'd have
to drive off, find parking, walk home, mow, walk back to the car and
drive home again :-(

Suggestions?

I have sandy, free draining slightly alkaline soil.

TIA!

Steve Harris - Cheltenham -


How about those free seeding purple leafed violets (used to be viola
labradorica) seems to grow everywhere :~)

--
Charlie, gardening in Cornwall.
http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk
Holders of National Plant Collection of Clematis viticella (cvs)



Sacha 24-03-2004 05:50 PM

A different dry shade problem
 
Charlie Pridham23/3/04 1:18


"Steve Harris" wrote in message
...
I'm planning a parking space and an thinking of the slightly
old-fashioned design of two lines of concrete slabs an axle length
apart. But what can I plant in the ground in between? :-)

Sometimes my car will be parked over the plants keeping off both sun and
rain. Worse still, I have a Citroen that sinks to about 3" clearance.
Then, If I go away for a week with the car, the site will get full sun
and/or rain.

I guess grass would work but then there's mowing. Every week, I'd have
to drive off, find parking, walk home, mow, walk back to the car and
drive home again :-(

Suggestions?

I have sandy, free draining slightly alkaline soil.

TIA!

Steve Harris - Cheltenham -


How about those free seeding purple leafed violets (used to be viola
labradorica) seems to grow everywhere :~)

--
Charlie, gardening in Cornwall.
http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk
Holders of National Plant Collection of Clematis viticella (cvs)


Oh, those are lovely, Charlie. I used to have them and they spread
themselves all over the place. I'd quite forgotten about them and must now
find some!
--
Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
(remove the weeds to email me)


Emery Davis 24-03-2004 05:53 PM

A different dry shade problem
 
On Tue, 23 Mar 2004 00:10 +0000 (GMT), (Steve Harris) said:

] I'm planning a parking space and an thinking of the slightly
] old-fashioned design of two lines of concrete slabs an axle length
] apart. But what can I plant in the ground in between? :-)
]
] Sometimes my car will be parked over the plants keeping off both sun and
] rain. Worse still, I have a Citroen that sinks to about 3" clearance.
] Then, If I go away for a week with the car, the site will get full sun
] and/or rain.
]
] I guess grass would work but then there's mowing. Every week, I'd have
] to drive off, find parking, walk home, mow, walk back to the car and
] drive home again :-(
]
] Suggestions?
]
] I have sandy, free draining slightly alkaline soil.
]
] TIA!

How about creeping thyme?

-E

--
Emery Davis
You can reply to

by removing the well known companies

David Hill 24-03-2004 05:53 PM

A different dry shade problem
 
What about Ajuga.. once settled as tough as old boots.

--
David Hill
Abacus nurseries
www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk





Charlie Pridham 24-03-2004 05:53 PM

A different dry shade problem
 

"Steve Harris" wrote in message
...
I'm planning a parking space and an thinking of the slightly
old-fashioned design of two lines of concrete slabs an axle length
apart. But what can I plant in the ground in between? :-)

Sometimes my car will be parked over the plants keeping off both sun and
rain. Worse still, I have a Citroen that sinks to about 3" clearance.
Then, If I go away for a week with the car, the site will get full sun
and/or rain.

I guess grass would work but then there's mowing. Every week, I'd have
to drive off, find parking, walk home, mow, walk back to the car and
drive home again :-(

Suggestions?

I have sandy, free draining slightly alkaline soil.

TIA!

Steve Harris - Cheltenham -


How about those free seeding purple leafed violets (used to be viola
labradorica) seems to grow everywhere :~)

--
Charlie, gardening in Cornwall.
http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk
Holders of National Plant Collection of Clematis viticella (cvs)



Sacha 24-03-2004 05:54 PM

A different dry shade problem
 
Charlie Pridham23/3/04 1:18


"Steve Harris" wrote in message
...
I'm planning a parking space and an thinking of the slightly
old-fashioned design of two lines of concrete slabs an axle length
apart. But what can I plant in the ground in between? :-)

Sometimes my car will be parked over the plants keeping off both sun and
rain. Worse still, I have a Citroen that sinks to about 3" clearance.
Then, If I go away for a week with the car, the site will get full sun
and/or rain.

I guess grass would work but then there's mowing. Every week, I'd have
to drive off, find parking, walk home, mow, walk back to the car and
drive home again :-(

Suggestions?

I have sandy, free draining slightly alkaline soil.

TIA!

Steve Harris - Cheltenham -


How about those free seeding purple leafed violets (used to be viola
labradorica) seems to grow everywhere :~)

--
Charlie, gardening in Cornwall.
http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk
Holders of National Plant Collection of Clematis viticella (cvs)


Oh, those are lovely, Charlie. I used to have them and they spread
themselves all over the place. I'd quite forgotten about them and must now
find some!
--
Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
(remove the weeds to email me)


Jaques d'Alltrades 24-03-2004 05:56 PM

A different dry shade problem
 
The message
from "Charlie Pridham" contains these words:
"Steve Harris" wrote in message
...


I'm planning a parking space and an thinking of the slightly
old-fashioned design of two lines of concrete slabs an axle length
apart. But what can I plant in the ground in between? :-)

Sometimes my car will be parked over the plants keeping off both sun and
rain. Worse still, I have a Citroen that sinks to about 3" clearance.
Then, If I go away for a week with the car, the site will get full sun
and/or rain.

I guess grass would work but then there's mowing. Every week, I'd have
to drive off, find parking, walk home, mow, walk back to the car and
drive home again :-(

Suggestions?

I have sandy, free draining slightly alkaline soil.

How about those free seeding purple leafed violets (used to be viola
labradorica) seems to grow everywhere :~)


Er, ground elder? Horsetails?

(Ducks and runs...)

--
Rusty
Open the creaking gate to make a horrid.squeak, then lower the foobar.
http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/

Emery Davis 24-03-2004 05:56 PM

A different dry shade problem
 
On Tue, 23 Mar 2004 00:10 +0000 (GMT), (Steve Harris) said:

] I'm planning a parking space and an thinking of the slightly
] old-fashioned design of two lines of concrete slabs an axle length
] apart. But what can I plant in the ground in between? :-)
]
] Sometimes my car will be parked over the plants keeping off both sun and
] rain. Worse still, I have a Citroen that sinks to about 3" clearance.
] Then, If I go away for a week with the car, the site will get full sun
] and/or rain.
]
] I guess grass would work but then there's mowing. Every week, I'd have
] to drive off, find parking, walk home, mow, walk back to the car and
] drive home again :-(
]
] Suggestions?
]
] I have sandy, free draining slightly alkaline soil.
]
] TIA!

How about creeping thyme?

-E

--
Emery Davis
You can reply to

by removing the well known companies

David Hill 24-03-2004 05:57 PM

A different dry shade problem
 
What about Ajuga.. once settled as tough as old boots.

--
David Hill
Abacus nurseries
www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk





Jaques d'Alltrades 24-03-2004 05:59 PM

A different dry shade problem
 
The message
from "Charlie Pridham" contains these words:
"Steve Harris" wrote in message
...


I'm planning a parking space and an thinking of the slightly
old-fashioned design of two lines of concrete slabs an axle length
apart. But what can I plant in the ground in between? :-)

Sometimes my car will be parked over the plants keeping off both sun and
rain. Worse still, I have a Citroen that sinks to about 3" clearance.
Then, If I go away for a week with the car, the site will get full sun
and/or rain.

I guess grass would work but then there's mowing. Every week, I'd have
to drive off, find parking, walk home, mow, walk back to the car and
drive home again :-(

Suggestions?

I have sandy, free draining slightly alkaline soil.

How about those free seeding purple leafed violets (used to be viola
labradorica) seems to grow everywhere :~)


Er, ground elder? Horsetails?

(Ducks and runs...)

--
Rusty
Open the creaking gate to make a horrid.squeak, then lower the foobar.
http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/

Steve Harris 25-03-2004 02:57 PM

A different dry shade problem
 
Xref: kermit uk.rec.gardening:193270

In article ,
(David Hill) wrote:

What about Ajuga


It's too dry here for them even without a car keeping the rain off. And
they are supposes to put up quite tall flower spikes.

Steve Harris - Cheltenham - Real address steve AT netservs DOT com
A useful bit of gardening software at
http://www.netservs.com/garden/

Steve Harris 25-03-2004 02:57 PM

A different dry shade problem
 
Xref: kermit uk.rec.gardening:193270

In article ,
(David Hill) wrote:

What about Ajuga


It's too dry here for them even without a car keeping the rain off. And
they are supposes to put up quite tall flower spikes.

Steve Harris - Cheltenham - Real address steve AT netservs DOT com
A useful bit of gardening software at
http://www.netservs.com/garden/

Steve Harris 25-03-2004 02:57 PM

A different dry shade problem
 
In article ,
(Emery Davis) wrote:

How about creeping thyme?


Don't they need as much sun as other thymes?

Steve Harris - Cheltenham - Real address steve AT netservs DOT com
A useful bit of gardening software at
http://www.netservs.com/garden/

Steve Harris 25-03-2004 02:57 PM

A different dry shade problem
 
In article ,
(Emery Davis) wrote:

How about creeping thyme?


Don't they need as much sun as other thymes?

Steve Harris - Cheltenham - Real address steve AT netservs DOT com
A useful bit of gardening software at
http://www.netservs.com/garden/

Sacha 25-03-2004 02:57 PM

A different dry shade problem
 
Steve Harris25/3/04 9:00

In article ,
(David Hill) wrote:

What about Ajuga


It's too dry here for them even without a car keeping the rain off. And
they are supposes to put up quite tall flower spikes.

A small leaf ivy? Astroturf? ;-))
--

Sacha
(remove the weeds to email me)



Sacha 25-03-2004 02:57 PM

A different dry shade problem
 
Steve Harris25/3/04 9:00

In article ,
(David Hill) wrote:

What about Ajuga


It's too dry here for them even without a car keeping the rain off. And
they are supposes to put up quite tall flower spikes.

A small leaf ivy? Astroturf? ;-))
--

Sacha
(remove the weeds to email me)



Emery Davis 25-03-2004 02:57 PM

A different dry shade problem
 
On Thu, 25 Mar 2004 09:32 +0000 (GMT), (Steve Harris) said:

] In article ,
]
(Emery Davis) wrote:
]
] How about creeping thyme?
]
] Don't they need as much sun as other thymes?
]

Steve, I've seen them growing quite happily between flagstones on
a shady terrace. Probably do better in full sun of course, but they
are tough and don't mind being trod on. (Not sure how hot oil drip
would go over, mind you).

-E
--
Emery Davis
You can reply to

by removing the well known companies

Emery Davis 25-03-2004 02:57 PM

A different dry shade problem
 
On Thu, 25 Mar 2004 09:32 +0000 (GMT), (Steve Harris) said:

] In article ,
]
(Emery Davis) wrote:
]
] How about creeping thyme?
]
] Don't they need as much sun as other thymes?
]

Steve, I've seen them growing quite happily between flagstones on
a shady terrace. Probably do better in full sun of course, but they
are tough and don't mind being trod on. (Not sure how hot oil drip
would go over, mind you).

-E
--
Emery Davis
You can reply to

by removing the well known companies

Steve Harris 25-03-2004 02:57 PM

A different dry shade problem
 
Xref: kermit uk.rec.gardening:193270

In article ,
(David Hill) wrote:

What about Ajuga


It's too dry here for them even without a car keeping the rain off. And
they are supposes to put up quite tall flower spikes.

Steve Harris - Cheltenham - Real address steve AT netservs DOT com
A useful bit of gardening software at
http://www.netservs.com/garden/

Steve Harris 25-03-2004 02:57 PM

A different dry shade problem
 
In article ,
(Emery Davis) wrote:

How about creeping thyme?


Don't they need as much sun as other thymes?

Steve Harris - Cheltenham - Real address steve AT netservs DOT com
A useful bit of gardening software at
http://www.netservs.com/garden/


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