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Posted by louisianagal z9seLA (My Page) on Sat, Feb 28, 04 at 22:36
| I am thinking about replacing some lawn w/ a ground cover. I have a foundation garden at the front of the house (cottagey) and then there is a small section of lawn about 6x11 ft between the foundaton planting and the sidewalk. The garden is enclosed w/ cement edging which looks fine, so I want the ground cover to be very low, nothing like liriope or monkey grass. There is a large decidous tree that shades the area most of the day, it does get several hours a.m. sun though. I was thinking something like thyme but that needs sun. any suggestions? I love to gradually replace lawn w/ garden. |
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RE: ground cover
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Go to www.stepables.com and check out the different ground covers for your requirements. You might try Mazus or the Pratias or in shady areas golden creeping jenny - lysmachia nummaleria aurea (spelling this from memory so may be faulty) does well in part shade in our area. Also Vinca major (periwinkle) does very well. There is a lovely variegated periwinkle that I've grown in quite dense shade, but it will do just as well in sun from what I hear.It has a sweet little blue flower that comes twice a year. Ajuga (bugleweed)can be a lovely shady ground cover there are some variegated varieties that include pink in the color mix and they bloom with a purple flower spike.
Personally, I'm fond of the creeping jenny you can create fabulous effects by having bulbs grow up through it.
Laurie |
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