1/9/2024 0 Comments Wooly thyme between flagstonesWhere a small stem, branch, or leaf touches the soil a root may develop. I prefer to get a jumpstart on the process by transplanting larger pieces of plants.Īs most of these groundcovers grow, they’ll add little roots along their expanding branches. In most cases a simple cutting is all that’s needed to start a plant growing in a new location. Veronica pectinata, or blue woolly speedwell, is a new addition along the sloped edges of my stone patio.Īll of these groundcovers are very easy to grow and propagate. Thymus lanuginosus, or woolly thyme, and sedum anglicum surround the flagstones leading into my backyard they help keep the slight slope from eroding, require little water, and look spectacular, especially when their little flowers bloom. I use periwinkle, or vinca minor, to smother weeds at the base of my irises I love the little violet flowers and almost evergreen foliage. I know that sounds quite broad, particularly when veronica offers almost 500 species alone, but it’s intended to suggest that there are groundcovers for all landscapes and regions in all sizes, shapes, and colors. Some of my favorite groundcovers are periwinkle, thyme, sedum, and veronica. They provide a wonderful visual and physical transition between different yard and garden spots. Some of my garden paths are better suited for pine needles, or bark, or gravel, but for grand appearance few of those options match the appeal of groundcovers. I parlay those benefits into a perfect carpet to walk upon in garden pathways and at the edge of small slopes. They can be grown as an erosion control, as a mulch to help shade soil for other plants, or purely for their aesthetic value. A groundcover is a plant that grows close to the ground en masse.
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