Chalet with the most beautiful path: 10 plants to plant between the tiles

Mando grass is an ideal plant for decorating a pathway. It feels good between tiles, can grow in the shade and in the sun, is resistant to diseases, easily tolerates heat and humidity and is not afraid of being stepped on (unless, of course, you have three football teams living in your dacha who constantly train in the garden, replacing each other).

Garden plants for the path can be not only beautiful, but also fragrant – this is exactly what Corsican mint mini mint looks like: if you walk on it, the air is filled with a pleasant minty smell. This tiny, small-leaved ground cover grows quickly and requires little care: it only needs plenty of watering during the summer months.

River isotome, also called blue star vine, is a low-growing perennial plant that resembles a carpet. It spreads very quickly and blooms for a long time – it’s no surprise that landscapers love it so much. Gardeners find vines ideal for covering paths with plants. “It adapts well to all conditions and does well in light and partial shade,” says Linda Langelo, a horticulture specialist at Colorado State University.

Smooth grass is often called green carpet and, according to Linda, it is one of the hardiest plants for paths and paths – it even tolerates heavy foot traffic. “The hernia plant has long roots, so it is not afraid of drought. It looks very interesting in winter, turning an unusual bronze color,” says Langelo.

If you’re looking for flowering plants for the path, look out for creeping thyme. “Not only does this miniature perennial shrub resist trampling, it has the added benefit of being a popular culinary spice. Thyme isn’t just for paving stones – it will look great in hills, rock gardens and dry streams,” says Linda.

The real name for Irish moss doesn’t sound that fancy – in fact, it’s a bryozoan subulate. It is perfect for plant decoration of a path or lawn – the thickness of a layer of very strong grass will be two to three centimeters, and small white flowers will make it visually interesting. Irish moss does not require special care, just remember to water it during hot days.

Usually rabbitweed is green, but there is one exception: the Platt’s Black variety. Thanks to its purple-black foliage, it will add drama to any path – provided, of course, that it is in the shade: Platt’s Black does not tolerate sun very well and also changes color due to of its exposure, ceasing to be. spectacular.

Sedum or English sedum is a ground cover that forms a dense carpet with a unique texture. “This decorative pathway plant thrives in a variety of conditions, including rocky soil. Sedum tolerates drought well, it does not need to be pruned, regularly watered or fertilized. Plus, it can attract bees and butterflies to your garden,” says Carrie Spoonmore, creator of the gardening app.

Mazus repens is an excellent plant for paved paths because of its long flowering period: it begins in June and continues until fall. One of the most popular varieties is ‘Albus,’ which is not only resistant to trampling, but also thrives in sun and partial shade.

This plant for garden paths will delight all daisy lovers. It is best to plant the ground cover in a sunny place, and its care is very simple: anacyclus does not tolerate waterlogging, so it should be watered rarely and only during summer drought.

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