Flagstone with Creeping Thyme

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

Soils and Compost:

Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.

Integrated Pest Management:

Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.