Common name:Miniature Annual Marguerite
Botanical name:Chrysanthemum paludosum
Chrysanthemum paludosum is an annual or perennial, depending on location. Flowers are button sized and typically are white with yellow centers, blooming in summer and fall. Foliage is dark green and scented. Plant for summer color, along walkways and entries. This plant barely reaches 12" high. It needs rich, moist, well-draining soil in sun.
Common name:Elfin Creeping Thyme
Botanical name:Thymus praecox arcticus 'Elfin'
This 2" perennial groundcover is a great addition among other sun-loving perennials. Its creeping stems bear small purple flowers all summer. The plant spreads quickly, and should be placed in average to moist garden soil. The scented foliage can be used to flavor food. -Holland WIldflower Farm
| Designer: Mark Lewis | Flagstone with Creeping Thyme |
Photographer: GardenSoft |
Soils and Compost:
Practice grass-cycling by leaving short grass clippings on lawns after mowing, so that nutrients and organic matter are returned to the soil.
Water Saving Tip:
Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.
One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.
Integrated Pest Management:
Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.