Whether you live in a small, modest house or a brand-new cottage with a huge plot, you undoubtedly care about the appeal of your garden. We offer a list of 12 plants that are ideal for decorating and edging driveways, paths to the door, and creating a welcoming atmosphere in your home.
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Sedum (stonecrop)
Growing no more than 15 centimeters tall, this tough plant can withstand almost anything, including human and animal footsteps, drought, and any moisture except standing water. Gardeners can enjoy the sedum's vibrant summer flowers or trim it back, leaving short green stems. A 0.45-liter pot of seedlings costs 170 rubles.
Read more about the flower in the article.Sedum: Description, Planting, and Care.
Scotch moss
This so-called "moss" never grows taller than 2.5 centimeters. It thrives in warm, humid conditions, preferring partial shade and light rainfall. Moss grows best on the east side of your property and can be incorporated into the decor of steps or borders. Prices for a kilogram of live moss start at 300 rubles.
Irish moss (bryozoan)
This moss is actually a type of algae. For those who prefer a green surface, the subulate ornamental moss variety is ideal. Irish moss looks spectacular among cracks in asphalt or holes in step surfaces. A packet of moss seeds (0.01 g) costs 30 rubles.
You know, there is another very beautiful one coral moss called Nertera, but it can only be grown as a houseplant.
Creeping thyme
Also known as wild thyme, elfin thyme, or Breckland thyme, this ornamental herb has light purple flowers that bloom in late spring or early summer. The plant trails rather than climbs, its flowers emitting a fresh, sweet fragrance. A 0.25g seed pack costs 20 rubles.
Garden chamomile
Garden chamomile is a charming addition to any path. One of the oldest known medicinal herbs, it thrives in cool, dry conditions and requires little care. A small packet of chamomile seeds can be purchased for 15 rubles.
Read the article about garden chamomile.Chamomile (Leucanthemum): Planting and Care in Open GroundThere is another type of chamomile with larger and more unusual flowers called Pyrethrum (Persian or Dalmatian chamomile).
Viola
In spring, this popular plant creates a deep green cover with beautiful purple flowers, which complements pavers and steps perfectly. As a bonus, it will also attract butterflies to your yard. A 10-seed pack is available for 50 rubles.
Read about the flower in the articleHorned violet or Viola horns: description, planting, care.
Loosestrife
Lysimachia nummularia is ideal for partially shaded yards in moderate climates. It prefers moisture and thrives in areas where water periodically accumulates. During flowering, lysimachia maximises its beneficial properties, which are widely used in medicine. A liter pot of seedlings costs 255 rubles.
Lysimachia punctata
A member of the Lysimachia genus, the spotted loosestrife gets its name from its resemblance to a willow. This upright green soldier plant is very low-maintenance, and its rapid, lush growth makes it an excellent driveway border. Under favorable conditions, the loosestrife blooms profusely with small yellow flowers. A two-liter container of seedlings can be purchased for 250 rubles.
ABOUT different types of loosestrife Read on our website.
Creeping Speedwell
This low-growing groundcover blooms several times each summer, with blue or white flowers. It prefers bright sunlight but will survive in partial shade. Because Veronica never grows taller than 15 cm, it is often used as a lawn or border grass. 0.05 g of seeds costs 20 rubles.
Periwinkle
The plant is called "flowering star" because each spring it blooms with star-shaped flowers of bright blue or white. This moisture-loving perennial is classified as a groundcover. It is ideal for lining paths or creating decorative areas. Ten seeds cost 110 rubles.
Read more in the articlePeriwinkle: planting and care in open ground and at home.
Creeping Mazus
This fast-growing plant forms a dense, carpet-like cover and blooms with lavender flowers with bright yellow centers in spring or early summer. Native to the Himalayas, it prefers full to partial sunlight and well-drained soil. Mazus seeds cost 250 rubles.
Bloodroot
For an additional border along an asphalt path, we recommend planting these easy-to-grow yellow flowers. Cinquefoil adds a bright accent to the area in spring and summer and provides a green cover year-round. Seedlings start at 150 rubles.
You know that there are different types of cinquefoil?
