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Easy Groundcovers

Let easy-growing groundcovers be the solution to your landscaping problems. Here are some of the best groundcovers for your yard.

By Kelly D. Norris

Thyme
 

Thyme

Enjoy the fresh smell of thyme underfoot in your garden. This easy-to-grow groundcover offers fragrant foliage and pink or white flowers in spring or summer.

Name: Thymus serpyllum

Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil

Size: To 10 inches tall

Zones: 4-9

Learn more about thyme.


alawand1 says:
DON'T PLANT BISHOP'S WEED it is extremley invasive
DON'T PLANT BISHOP'S WEED it is extremley invasive

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Comments ( 9 )
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alawand1 wrote:

DON'T PLANT BISHOP'S WEED it is extremley invasive

1/26/2010 11:50:25 AM Report Abuse
usa_brit wrote:

benthelady, I get my seeds or plants from www.parkseed.com you can request a catalog from them on their website.

1/22/2010 09:08:54 AM Report Abuse
benthelady wrote:

where can I get the seeds or a catalogs to get these flowers

1/21/2010 10:35:37 PM Report Abuse
benthelady wrote:

I like this creeping buttercup. Where can I get the seeds or plants for this flower and others tat is in this low ground cover.

1/21/2010 10:24:25 PM Report Abuse
joycegordon wrote:

I need to have an are for my zone to be put in so the plants that are relevant to my area can be introduced to me. Then I could decide what would actually grow in zone 10.

1/21/2010 11:17:55 AM Report Abuse

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