Ornamental grasses such as fountain grass are ideal for planting along borders, paths, or driveways in that receive full sun. Dwarf varieties grow to two to three feet tall, and three feet wide, adn feature fine green foliage in the summer that produces pinkish "foxtail" blooms in late summer to early fall.
- What should I plant between sidewalk and fence?
- What can you plant in a very narrow border?
- Which plant is suitable for edging?
- What to plant between stepping stones?
- What can I plant on a shady fence line?
- What should I plant on my front walkway?
- What can I plant in a narrow garden bed?
- What should I plant in front of my fence?
- What shrubs are good for borders?
- What can I plant on a long driveway?
- What can I plant next to my house foundation?
- How do I choose a border for my plant?
What should I plant between sidewalk and fence?
ANSWER:
- Carex pensylvanica (Pennsylvania sedge)
- Fragaria virginiana (Virginia strawberry)
- Coreopsis lanceolata (lanceleaf tickseed)
- Geranium maculatum (spotted geranium)
- Geum triflorum (old man's whiskers)
- Heuchera richardsonii (Richardson's alumroot)
- Phlox pilosa (downy phlox)
What can you plant in a very narrow border?
Best plants for narrow borders
- Espalier trees. Espalier, fan and cordon-trained trees are a great option for narrow borders. ...
- Bearded iris. Bearded iris take up very little room and will thrive in a hot, sunny border. ...
- Libertia. ...
- Honeysuckle. ...
- Erigeron. ...
- Lavender. ...
- Ferns. ...
- Japanese anemones.
Which plant is suitable for edging?
Plumbago Capensis, Chitrak: This plant, by frequent clipping, may be brought into a dense form and is very well suited for edging wide roads. Propagate by cuttings of redwood. It thrives well as an edging at an altitude of over 2,000 feet above the sea.
What to plant between stepping stones?
Here are a few suggestions.
- Irish moss – Irish moss adds soft, spongy texture to paths in shady areas. ...
- Elfin thyme – Elfin thyme is a miniature version of creeping thyme. ...
- Dwarf mondo grass – Dwarf mondo grass is a good choice for full or partial shade, and it is one of the few plants you can grow near black walnuts.
What can I plant on a shady fence line?
Other noteworthy plants for the shade border include:
- ferns.
- columbine.
- bleeding heart.
- forget-me-nots.
- iris.
- fuchsia.
- impatiens.
- various ornamental grasses.
What should I plant on my front walkway?
12 Perfect Plants for Walkways
- Astilbes. Astilbes are good walkway plants. ...
- Big blue lilyturf. Big blue lilyturf also called Liriope is also a good choice to plant in a walkway. ...
- Cranesbills. Cranesbills are a beautiful touch to any pathway. ...
- Daylilies. ...
- Heart-leaved Bergenia. ...
- Hostas. ...
- King Edward Yarrow. ...
- Lavender.
What can I plant in a narrow garden bed?
Some of our favourites include:
- Camelia (prune to desired width)
- Bamboo (choose smaller varieties for easy maintenance)
- Straight and Narrow Lily Pilly (Grows to max 1-1.5m wide)
- Upright Birch (9m tall by 4m wide)
- Magnolia Kay Parris (5m tall by 2-3m wide, clip to keep narrow)
- Cercis Avondale.
- Acer p. ...
- Port wine Magnolia.
What should I plant in front of my fence?
Include tulips, violas and pansies. Espaliered fruit trees, like this apple tree, not only look great growing against a fence—they also produce delicious fruit!
What shrubs are good for borders?
There are plenty of evergreen shrubs to choose from so here's some inspiration in our pick of top ten evergreen shrubs for an easy and reliable display.
- Daphne. ...
- 2. Box. ...
- Fatsia. ...
- Lavender. ...
- Aucuba. ...
- Camellia. ...
- Euonymus. ...
- Mahonia.
What can I plant on a long driveway?
Here are eight drought-tolerant options to consider for your driveway border.
- Mexican Sage. Salvia luecantha, also known as Mexican sage and Mexican bush sage, is a low-water landscaping option popular among Southern California homeowners. ...
- Russian Sage. ...
- Lantana. ...
- Texas Ranger. ...
- Lavender. ...
- Seaside Daisy. ...
- Leyland Cypress. ...
- Rosemary.
What can I plant next to my house foundation?
Trees Planted Near a Foundation
- Dogwood.
- Redbud.
- Japanese maple.
- Crepe myrtle.
- Star magnolia.
How do I choose a border for my plant?
Garden borders: 25 ideas for the perfect planting scheme
- Work with your garden's natural layout. ...
- Plan your planting scheme carefully. ...
- Research and find inspiration. ...
- Consider maintenance carefully. ...
- Choose a planting theme for your borders. ...
- Keep the border planting scheme simple. ...
- Repeat planting in a border for a designed effect. ...
- Use a variety of plants to create contrast.
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