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Direct sowing seeds between stepping stone

12 years ago

any suggestions for low growing plants that would do well direct sowing between stepping stones? color is not an issue. just need something that's low maintenance, low growing and that I can just direct sow the seeds - i have quite a few stepping stones. thanks for any advice.

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melvalena
12 years ago
Alyssum does well for us in Texas. I just sowed a bunch of it myself to add to what I put in last fall.
beachgrub
12 years ago
Creeping thyme. It's cheap, easy to find, has color and smell good. Just sprinkle and water.
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ianna
12 years ago
I suggest using thyme too. In fact there are so many creeping thyme variety that you could combine them. I use mother of thyme, lemon thyme and yet another form of thyme. They are fragrant to walk on and bloom at dfferent stages.
natalie4b
12 years ago
Elfin thyme is my favorite - creates a tight nice green carpet. Very low maintenance.
bellarosa
Original Author
12 years ago
Thank you everyone for the suggestions! :-)
DYH
12 years ago
As others have mentioned thyme, I want to add my opinion--thyme suppresses weeds better than any other ground cover that I've used, so go for it!

Cameron

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