Stepping Stone Ground Cover

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Stepping stone ground cover.

They are great for pathways and borders around ponds or in containers. Depending on the variety plants are smothered with pink red white or lavender flowers. The flowers grow 3 to 6 inches in height. Creeping perennials grow close to the ground and generally do not get taller than 4 6 with many only reaching 1 2 high.

Creeping thyme creeping thymes are very popular for use between stepping stones or pavers. Deep around the stones so your ground cover can thrive. This plant can be easily divided so you can start with one plant and in a year or two you will have more than enough. In summer pretty tiny flowers nearly cover the groundhugging mats of foliage that grow to about 1 or 3 inches in height depending on variety.

For a more natural look get two similar terracotta colors and brush randomly on each stone. Growing only about 3 inches tall this plant spreads over time crowding out weeds and thus reducing maintenance further. A good solution to both of these problems is to add low growing plants between the stones. Irish moss softens the stepping stones but succulents and drought resistant ground covers add interest and texture to make the pathway more interesting.

These plants can take quite a bit of foot traffic and are perfect for planting between stepping stones or used as a lawn substitution. Creeping thyme thymus spp. Dianthus extremely hardy this low growing clumping plant makes a good ground cover between pavers for both sunny and partially sunny locations. Not only do low growing grass and other ground cover plants soften the look of the stone but they are a low maintenance way to keep weeds away.

Creeping thyme also known as mother of thyme or wild thyme is a creeping woody stemmed perennial that is a favorite plant to use for a low maintenance ground cover serving as a filler between garden stepping stones. Love the patches of scotch moss in between the stepping stones in this photo. Low growing plants for walkways. A great cheap ground cover for walkway areas is creeping phlox.

Finally help your new ground cover prosper with a weekly soaking the plants need to stay moist and a weekly hand weeding. Add good drainage as well as a layer of topsoil at least 1 in. It meets all of the criteria of a good plant employee. Considered one of the finest ground covers for filling in between flagstones.