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Creeping Thyme

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Creeping thyme (Thymusspp.)

is a fast-growingherbaceous perennialin the mint family.

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Creeping thyme thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, says Ryan Harden, owner of The Harden Garden.

Its great for gaps between steps and is a ground cover with tiny purple blooms and a pleasant scent.

Its a great choice for flowing over a rock wall or a dry sunny spot.

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Lantana thrives with 6 to 8 hours of direct sun daily and well-draining soil.

The versatile plant is a perennial in warm regions and an annual in colder climates.

The evergreen plant grows easily in dense clumps, producing brightyellow flowers.

The flowers of the tropical plant Lantana camara, also known as Spanish Flag or West Indian Lantana. Mexico.

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Plant dwarf tickseed in a sunny location with well-draining soil.

Deadhead to encourage blooms throughout the season, Harden recommends.

This will encourage more growth.

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This hardy plant is drought-tolerant once its established and is easy to grow from seed.

Plant rock cress in the sun with alkaline soil for permanent coverage, Harden advises.

“When established, it can create a nice dense ground cover with tiny star-shaped flowers.

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Plant blue star creeper 12 to 18 inches apart in full or partial sun with moist, well-draining soil.

“It is fairly easy to grow, though it doesnt like being overwatered,” Dilmore adds.

Babys Breath

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Babys breath (Gypsophilaspp.)

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is a fast-growing plant with over 100 varieties, some annual and some perennials.

Babys breath grows best insandy soilwith full sun, Harden says.

The pleasantlyfragrant floweris perfect as a ground cover or to fill empty gaps in your garden.

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Sweet alyssum is usually grown as an annual but can be a perennial in warmer climates.

Moderate watering and full exposure to the sun is essential for growth, Harden says.

Bugleweed is a great low-maintenance ground cover with interesting blue and purple flowers, Dilmore says.

Alyssum is a cool season flower that starts blooming in early spring. In frost-free climates, however, it can be grown throughout fall and winter. Most varieties will fade in the heat, but bloom again in the fall. They are either perennial or annual, depending on hardiness zone.

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Bugleweed thrives in partial to full sun with well-drained soil.

Wild candytuft grows well in full sun or partial shade with light, well-drained soil, Harden explains.

Phlox can create a flowing dense ground cover look with a few color options, Dilmore says.

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There are taller versions of phlox as well but the most popular for tiny flowers are the shorter versions.

Phlox thrives in full to partial sun with well-draining soil.

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