Switch out Grass to Water Tolerant Ground Cover
By ZolaClaire
We had a weedy patch of grass growing within a section of land that is approximately 18 inches wide by 70 feet long (it's situated between the street and our sidewalk). The sprinklers did not seem to be getting this area very well, plus the labor required to edge and clean-up after, made getting rid of the grass a very desirable idea.
After doing a little research I found some ground cover that is water tolerant, quick to spread, and cute. Once the weather warmed we hit our local box store and bought a bunch of creeping thyme, stone crop and some low to the ground sedum. Then I purchased some cheap 12 x 12 inch stepping stones and arranged them between the plants. I am not keeping the boring grey stones, rather I am slowly turning them into cute mosaics. There are currently two mosaics done and placed, 2 done and not placed and 2 that need to be grouted. Unfortunately I'm now having a hard time letting them go. We've had a rash of theft in our neighborhood... someone, probably a kid on a dare, is taking statues, potted plants and other lawn goodies. My stuff hasn't been touched yet, and hopefully it will stay that way long enough for me to get the courage to put my little pieces of art on display.
If you'd like to see some of my completed stepping stones and those that are in progress, go to: http://www.zolaclaire.com/Mosaics.html
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