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08-06-2007, 09:12 PM
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plants between flagstones
Did a backyard recently with flagstones leaving 2"+ between the stones and filling the joints with triple mix. Under the pathway I prepped as normal for a hardscape walkway - compacted aggregate and screening.
The idea of the soil between the flags was so some "steppable" plants could grow in the joints. Any recommendations for what to go with? Zone 5 BTW, and pretty much full sun. Owners prefer a "low maintenance" garden.
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08-06-2007, 10:28 PM
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A creeping thyme would be nice. Just be sure it's a type that stays really close to the ground, otherwise the effect is lost a bit (moreso if the flagstones are smaller - it'd be OK with larger stones, say 5-8 sqft apiece).
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08-07-2007, 03:43 AM
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You could create a "tapestry" of different plants.
I like Thyme also. And there are different variietes that you could use....woolly, lemon, etc.
Also some of the low growing Sedums would work.
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08-07-2007, 10:00 AM
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Looks like Thyme is a good choice. My wife has lemon thyme in our own garden. Maybe I should have asked her too! I fished around in some of the books I had, and my contractors book from the local nursery, and Thyme seems like it'd fit the bill. Thanks.
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08-07-2007, 03:48 PM
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Thymus praecox (Creeping Thyme) works quite well and it will take the foot traffic. It only grows about 1 - 2 inches tall. You could also use Irish Moss (Sagina subulata) which only grows about 1" tall or Scotch Moss (Sagina subulata Aurea) which has the same growth habit but has golden - yellow leaves.
All of these plants will grow well in your area
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08-07-2007, 04:07 PM
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creeping thyme mixed with a creeping jenny
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08-07-2007, 06:40 PM
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Thanks guys. Dan: Connon's Nursery in Waterdown carries the plants you suggested and that's where I'm headed. Any of those choices will do.
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08-07-2007, 07:56 PM
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Lemon thyme which would smell great when walked on, gets kind of big and woody in the second and third year to be used in this application.
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08-10-2007, 09:00 PM
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we use a Steppable called Elfin? I think that's how its spelled. Works great. I'll look for a photo.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...7Image0077.jpg
Installed 2 seasons ago and it sees a lot of daily traffic.
It is irrigated as well.
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08-10-2007, 09:47 PM
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I really love the look of that firepit. I like how the lines of the stone are kind of angled and off kilter. 
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08-10-2007, 10:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by synner
we use a Steppable called Elfin?
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I forgot about those Steppables. You can get some pretty functional plants through them (Underfoot is the company name, I believe).
I like the look of the growth between the stones. 
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08-10-2007, 10:33 PM
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stonehenge, that looks like Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin' to me.
Oh, great looking stonework, by the way. way cool!
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08-11-2007, 07:22 PM
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the off kilter made it a bit of a chore to lay. the customer is an architect and everything is about the straight lines.
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