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  1. camom

    camom New Seed

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    I have an area on the side of the house that has a few plants and the rest is bald, I am hoping to get a ground cover in there to help with the weeds that keep coming I want one that is fast spreading!
    thanks
     
    camom, Jun 30, 2008
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    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Is the area in shade, partshade, sun? Does it get moisture from watering other plants or does it stay dry?
     
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    camom New Seed

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    It is in Sun most of the time. It does get water.
     
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    Allison New Seed

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    groundcover

    There are some sedum groundcovers that you can walk on -- yellow flowers for a short period in summer.
     
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    Pianolady In Flower

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    Sedums are the easiest, as you can divide and plant easily. You can practically just snap off a piece and plant it in the ground and it will grow, at least it does here.

    I've also enjoyed Sweet Woodruff, it has white flowers. Dead Nettle (sorry don't have official name) had done well for me, and is a little invasive, but not too invasive for me.
     
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    camom New Seed

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    I would like a low to the ground, but hardy type. :)
     
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    How about thyme? Thymus serphyllum is a creeping type with nice blooms.
     
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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Good idea Droopy! I love Thyme...it spreads nicely, has nice blooms, smells great, AND you can eat it! LOL
     
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    The dead nettle is called Lanium:)
     
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