Category Archives: Groundcover
Getting your money’s worth
POSTED BY FRED — Folks who know the money (or silver dollar) plant — Lunaria annua — tend to think of it in its seed-bearing form, made up of the attractive thin, grayish-white pods. But this is the time of … Continue reading
Filed under Good advice, Groundcover, Seeds
Fairies seen at local elementary school
POSTED BY KIM — I had a fantastic time at my kids’ school this afternoon where I taught an after-school “fairy gardening” workshop. Nine girls signed up, from kindergardeners (typo, but I’m keeping it) on up to fifth graders. It was an … Continue reading
Filed under Container gardening, Fairy gardening, Groundcover, Herbs, Perennials
Epimedium: Tiny fireworks in the shade garden
POSTED BY KIM — My epimedium are at their spectacular best right now. They’re so tiny, but it’s a little show worth viewing. They thrive in conditions from dry to shady woodland soil, and their foliage is semi-evergreen, so they … Continue reading
Filed under Groundcover, Perennials, Shade
My favorite blue in the garden
POSTED BY KIM — Veronica peduncularis – speedwell — the BEST blue in the garden. FACT. Full to part sun, it also makes a really nice groundcover. The only downside to this plant is that it only blooms in the spring. Booooo! But … Continue reading
Filed under Groundcover, Perennials
Looking for an unusual but hardy evergreen groundcover?
POSTED BY KIM — Look at the frost on those leaves — beautiful! This is Veronica prostrata ‘Goldwell,’ a variegated, evergreen groundcover that has the cutest purple flowers on little stalks in the spring. So even when it’s not in … Continue reading
Filed under Fall/winter interest, Groundcover, Perennials
When the cat’s away, the mice will plant new gardens…
POSTED BY KIM — Oooh, the boss is out of town and Michael and I have been busy busy busy. Yesterday we planted four new trees at the nursery, and in 50 years, they’ll be spectacular! Maybe sooner than … Continue reading
Filed under Animals, Groundcover, Misc., Perennials, Shrubs
Looking for a shady groundcover with lots of texture? Try sweet woodruff.
POSTED BY KIM — We have lots of shade gardeners in our area — lots of big trees — so I’m always up for the challenge when someone comes in with a problem area and they assume the worst — … Continue reading
Filed under Groundcover, Shade
A tiny little groundcover for the shade
POSTED BY KIM — I was so excited to walk outside today and find my iris cristata in full bloom. I don’t know if you can tell by the picture, but these little woodland iris are only about 5″ tall. … Continue reading
Filed under Groundcover, Shade
Now showing: Veronica ped. ‘Georgia Blue’
POSTED BY KIM — One of the few plants in my garden that’s in full bloom right now is the groundcover, Veronica peduncularis ‘Georgia Blue.’ It’s hard to find a true blue in the plant world. A few that come … Continue reading
Filed under Fairy gardening, Groundcover, Perennials
Incredible Creeping Phlox
POSTED BY PEGGY: One blog posting is not enough about the incredible Creeping Phlox. Call it old fashioned or say “been there, done that”, but before you do, go to your window and tell me what is blooming in your … Continue reading
Filed under Good advice, Groundcover, Perennials
