Low growing plants or groundcover with thorns?
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Comments (10)Well, I ended up buying another magic carpet spirea. It's nice and moundy shaped like I wanted, but the foliage can't substitute for strawberries, so now the bed is kind of out of whack, all the leaves look the same in that area. On the flip side, having more repetition has tied the two beds on the sides of my patio more together. I think I am almost there though. Just ripping out those strawberries with their copious runners did a world of good, making the whole think look neat, tidy and low maintenance, which I think will be a good selling point. Today back at work I noticed a patch of gorgeous sedums growing with beautiful pink flowers. I'd never seen that variety before. They would have made a good subsitute, with larger leaves. I can never find good sedums at the local nurseries though, and I don't have time or inclination to mail order. Someday if I ever get a house of my own again I definately want a little sedum patch! BTW, I think these "what to plant where" posts are an important part of landscaping, expecially in a small yard like mine. Tiny, micro yard landscaping is a bit like landscaping a japanese garden. Every plant has a specific role and function in the unified whole, and it takes a lot of work to balance color, form, leaf shape, bloom times, etc. to acheive a harmonious whole. I even threw in "something edible" as a function for some of my plants. I can't think it out on paper, I have to experiment. Some areas of my garden look just right, others need some work but sadly I'll never get to them. They look good enough for the average joe. I love these plants like thyme that do double duty, or others that are multiple seasons. You really have to select plants that are versatile in this situation. I took some pics and hopefully will be able to post eventually when I have the time to process them....See MoreWhich OGRs are low on thorns??
Comments (36)Randy, I believe that I got it from one of the Texas outlets, Chamblees or ARE. I just noticed that neither website lists this rose as thornless. I walked to school quite a distance through Tampa in the '60s. On those walks I passed this wonderful rose and smelled it every chance I got. I was very aware at a young age that it was thornless. In fact, this was before I knew it's name. In my 30's, thanks to an article in the local paper by John Starnes, I found out what it was called. It was the first rose I bought to plant here when we moved to this property in 2000. It is lovely. Very scented, wafts often. I would call it a cherry red with a slightly lighter center. Cupped, and for me here in central Florida, flush after flush after flush. The first year it really preformed, I counted fifteen flushes! I am amazed at its size. It is next to a patio with a cover. I have tied it to an upright and now am looping the upper canes over big hooks hanging from the roof edge. I would say it is 10-12 feet now. And this is with a max of 4 hours full sun and planted in limestone and toxic rubble landfill. (Before I knew.) I give it fertilizer a couple of times a year and have given it two doses of alfalfa tea in the last 8 months. It is the first rose I fell in love with and the plant that sent me into my lifelong love of gardening. Thanks for the fond memories....See MoreReplacing lawn with groundcovers and low-growing herbs
Comments (5)I like the idea. Living where it is hot and dry, I removed the grass along the street, and where a driveway was on the side of the house (the garage is in the alley so I did not need a driveway). All of that is slowing being coverted over to plants. I have lilac bushes, lots of lavendar etc. The part of the lawn closest to the house has has 40% of the lawn removed and plants added. I would like to finish it some day. I left this smaller portion grass cause my dog does like sitting under a tree when I work in front. Where I live in Denver (an older neigborhood built in the 1910's and 1920's), it is very acceptable to convert the front lawn to plantings. As I drive to work, I see more and more people doing it. I love the look of a nice green lawn. On the other hand...I prefer what I have....esp with drought and heat With 20 different irises lining the front I had people stopping to compliment my yard this year. I say go for it...esp if you are in a desert-ish region. Mulching and weed barriers can do wonders for conserving water. Planting plans with the area around is slightly lower helps to retan moisture. Do it!...See MorePlanting suggestions for low growing plant in dry conditions
Comments (41)The spot is now filled, but my reading is that Erigeron karvinskianus is suppossedly hardy to z5 or 6 (not 15F), but I've never tried to grow it myself. In general things that thrive in CA hate it here, can't grow a thing that likes San Francisco climates (just noting the apparent fact). Also saw recommendation that it prefers cool summers (we don't have that), a comment that it doesn't seem to like summer humidity (we have that), or cold damp winters (we have that), if happy can spread invasively (don't want that). Lol, sounds very iffy and if it really did do well, a nightmare in the making. I appreciate your suggestion, but I think I'll steer clear. No, I have a western wallflower (my own idea...kinda doubtful), blackfoot daisy, and texas craig lily in the hole now. And a purple poppy mallow waiting in the wings in case the something gives up a space....See Moregyr_falcon
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