In my quest to lessen where weeds can grow I'm trying to grow plants to fill spaces that would otherwise be taken by weeds.
One of these spaces is in the cracks in my paving slabs. I left gaps for this purpose though as what I wanted was a sea of creeping thyme between them (mum has this in her patio and I always think it's lovely).
So I sowed some creeping thyme seed back in February, pricked them out into root trainers and have had them growing nicely ever since. they were big enough to be shoved down the cracks now!
I've no idea how they'll take. Or if they'll take the traffic of my veg garden. Thyme will tell I guess (see what I did there?)
Also managed to get a bed of beetroot planted out. I love growing full beds of beets like this. One of our favourite vegetables and we've already talked about how we're going to be eating them!
What's your favourite plant to grow in tricky spots to save weeds taking hold?
Flat leaf parsley left to go to seed takes care of all the otherwise unused spaces in our garden. Creeping camomile in the cobbled area. As for eating beetroot: boiled and served with fresh pesto. It also makes a great spicy Thai soup.
ReplyDeleteCamomile is a great idea, I'd love to have that growing about the place.
DeleteI have often wondered if they would grow and take the heavy wear, hope yours does.
ReplyDeleteHope so, it works well in mums garden but might be another variety. I'll have to get some cuttings from hers as well next time I'm over there.
Deletei have herbs growing through all of the cracks and unused spaces. creeping jenny (moneywort) is taking over and needs to be transplanted. but i have mints, thyme, oregano and savory growing everywhere.
ReplyDeleteI love that, think it really makes a garden. I don't want mine to be neat and tidy, I want to find stuff that's a surprise.
DeleteI have a yellow Sedum creeping perennial that would grow between the paving stones.
ReplyDeleteI bet that looks nice as well!
DeleteTry roasting/baking the beetroot - I do mine whole, wrapped wrapped in foil and with a plate/baking dish underneath in case of leaks. Afterwards the skins slip off easily and the flavour is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI love it roasted, we often roast it then add pastry on top when it's cooked to make a tart. Lovely when the beets have been cooked in some balsamic vinegar as well!
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