2024 Author: Gavin MacAdam | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 13:38
The diligence, accuracy and efficiency of the owner can be determined by the state of the garden paths. This is an element of improvement, which is of great importance in the design of the site. Let's talk about plants that will help you make a masterpiece from a regular path
All of the following varieties are undemanding to cultivation, grow well in a confined space. They are the ideal curb element. For their growth, even the gaps between the track cover are enough. They have colorful greenery of different shades, bloom, tolerate rocky soil well, and many are drought-resistant.
Such varieties help to make a smooth transition between the path and adjacent plantings, connect design elements and decorate the edges of the lawn, rock garden. When used on a paved walkway, it is recommended not to use the middle part, but to plant around the edges.
Acene (small-leaved and sizolytic)
Both species are intended for shaded areas and are distinguished by leaf color (brownish and bluish tint). They form a dense mass in the form of a carpet. In damp lowlands, they do not tolerate wintering well.
Azorella three-forked
Armeria seaside
Designed for sunny areas. It has evergreen shoots, blooms in June, forming small inflorescences in the form of cherries. Old shoots are self-replaced by young shoots.
Alyssum (silver and rocky)
It belongs to the group of spring - summer grasses and is a popular border plant. Decorates well the outer edges of the tracks. Depending on the variety, it has yellow, lilac, pink, white inflorescences.
Azorella three-forked
Small leaves form loose small rosettes. It belongs to evergreens. It grows quickly, lining the surface with a low dense carpet.
Wormwood brilliant
Differs in two-pinnate-separate leaves in the form of silvery-gray shoots. Possesses a bright aroma, can develop on a gravel base and in cracks between slabs. Prefers sunny locations.
Low-growing bells (dwarf species)
Grow well in confined spaces (cracks, alpine slides, stair steps). All varieties love the sun, and also grow successfully in partial shade, prefer fertile soil. Blossoming June - August. For edging the tracks, varieties of the Carpathian bell, Spiral-leaved, Spoon-leaved, Gargan, Zvezdchaty are suitable. The carpet types are especially popular: the Portenshlag Bell and the Stalkless Thistle.
Carnation herb
Designed for dry soils and loves sunny areas. Has a creeping mass of bluish-bluish tint. During the flowering period, it gives out a peduncle up to 20 cm with pink buds. Prone to creeping. In a couple of years, it triples the coverage.
Carnation herb
Siberian groats
The height of the shoots does not exceed 6-8 cm. In May-June, it blooms magnificently with golden-yellow graceful buds. Demanding on the sun and soil, does not tolerate waterlogging and shade. Krupka Gaynalda differs in earlier flowering (April), therefore, it is advisable to combine these two species in plantings.
Thyme, aka Thyme
Prefers dry, open areas. With the right selection of varieties, it will bloom all summer. It is recommended to alternate Creeping Thyme with Hairy Thyme. Lemon-scented Thyme grows in small bushes and has a bright lemon aroma.
Thyme creeping
Sedum
A low-growing plant with graceful peduncles of red and white-cream shades. Height ranges from 3-10 cm. It develops well in the sun and in weak partial shade. For the curb, the Cleaners Six-Row, Sedum Hexagonal and Lydian are used.
Horny Goat Girl (Epimedium)
Shade-tolerant plant, poorly perceived the active sun. Possesses beautiful foliage, grows in small bushes (height 30 cm). Horny Goat Weed is an evergreen species.
Sandy immortelle
Differs in unpretentiousness and decorativeness. It is a fluffy undersized grayish-whitish plant with capsules of yellow inflorescences located on the stem of 15-30 cm. Continuation of flowering July-September.
Hawk
Small plant, adorned with yellow, orange-red flowers from May to October. Unpretentious, grows in partial shade and in the sun. For the border, the varieties of Yastrebinka are used, orange-red, hairy.
Bryozoan subulate
A soft, flat-growing crop, often referred to as "star moss". Prefers shaded and damp areas. Flowering lasts from May to August, the buds are small, resembling mini-stars.
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