I'm looking for suggestions for a flowering groundcover for my garage-side garden to fill in the spaces between the dwarf reblooming lilacs and Widow's Tears already growing there. The current groundcover is Snow in Summer which has pretty flowers and foliage, but is oh-my-god too invasive and fast growing. I feel like I'm constantly ripping chunks of it out so it doesn't climb up the lilacs or spill over onto the lawn. I'd like to put in something that is either white or some shade of purple, doesn't require much maintenance, but is far better behaved than the Snow in Summer. We live in USDA zone 5 and the garden in question gets afternoon sun. (I know nothing about the Ph or the type of soil; I'm hoping that it will be apparent to the cognoscenti from my location and the other plants that are thriving in the same garden.)
posted by DrGail
on Feb 13, 2013 -
7 answers
I'm trying to get my five year old step son interested in gardening. We made a special flower bed for him and I to grow plants in together and he is really excited to grow "rainbow blossoms" in it. Help me make this as rewarding for him as possible!
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posted by gwenlister
on May 9, 2012 -
38 answers
Last year, tiny (moth?) larvae ate all my giant sunflowers. What can I do to prevent this from happening again this year?
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posted by Bardolph
on Jul 13, 2011 -
3 answers
Please help us identify this flower that I just paid money for, that my parents claim is a scourge upon their yard at home.
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posted by Mizu
on May 29, 2011 -
12 answers
Please help me identify the plants - flowers, weeds, veggies, herbs - in the garden of the house we just bought. There are several plants that I don't recognize, so I'd really appreciate any clues you might have!
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posted by misskaz
on Aug 7, 2010 -
18 answers
Help me figure out what to put in my windowboxes this year. Parameters inside.
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posted by olinerd
on Apr 1, 2010 -
6 answers
I'm thinking of replacing my lawn with artificial grass or some other thing that doesn't require constant upkeep. I'd like to hear your experiences with such horticultural matters.
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posted by reenum
on Aug 13, 2009 -
22 answers
IdentifyPlantFilter: A new plant has sprung up in my Mother's rock garden this year. She loves it, but had no idea what it is! Can you help us identify it?
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posted by pghjezebel
on Aug 10, 2009 -
6 answers
I am planting my flower garden this weekend, and looking for suggestions. It gets no sun in the morning, and FULL sun from about 11am/12pm until sunset. I live in DC Area. I would like to find some stuff that is low maintainence. Any help would be great?
posted by fozzie33
on Apr 23, 2009 -
5 answers
What should I do with this giant brick planter box that fronts my house?
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posted by peep
on Apr 4, 2008 -
13 answers
What kind of plant is
this (hi-res
here), and how does it like to be taken care of?
posted by toxic
on Jul 27, 2007 -
4 answers
Please share resources for learning about, selecting, and planting a garden given a particular climate and soil.
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posted by odinsdream
on Jun 24, 2006 -
9 answers
I find myself responsible for a semi-large, quite varied chunk of landscaping. Shrubs, flowers, trees, you name it. I don't have a clue what I'm doing. Where can I find help?
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posted by pornucopia
on Jul 21, 2005 -
9 answers
I want to buy some gardening supplies and tools for my partner to use on his house. There is currently NO landscaping, so I assume he will be putting in everything from bushes to flowers to plants. I, unfortunately, know next to nothing about this process, so I am hoping some of you could point me in the correct direction as far as stores and implements.
posted by hummus
on Apr 7, 2005 -
9 answers
