Natural Living

04/27/2026

Groundcovers can save you a lot of w**ding, but only once they fill in thick.

I don’t expect them to “kill” every w**d overnight.
The trick is to w**d the area first, plant close enough, mulch lightly between young plants, and give them time to knit together.

Some good ones to consider:

Creeping thyme
Great for sunny, dry spots and along paths. It stays low, smells nice when brushed, and handles poor soil better than many plants.

Creeping phlox
Good for sunny edges, slopes, and borders. It gives a big spring flower show, then forms a low mat the rest of the season.

Sedum
A nice choice for hot, dry areas where other plants struggle. It spreads slowly but makes a tough little carpet once settled.

Sweet woodruff
One of my favorites for shade. It spreads under trees and shrubs and helps cover bare soil where w**ds usually move in.

Ajuga
Good for part shade and damp spots. It fills in fast, so I like it where I actually want a strong spreader.

Wild ginger
A slower groundcover, but beautiful for shady garden beds. It has big heart-shaped leaves that make the soil look clean and covered.

White clover
Useful in lawn areas where you want something low, green, and bee-friendly. It can help fill thin patches where w**ds usually take over. 🌿

One thing I always check before planting groundcovers is how aggressive they are in my area. Some plants spread too much in certain regions, so it’s worth checking with your local extension office if you’re unsure.

My best results come from planting groundcovers like a living mulch, not just popping in one or two plants and hoping they do all the work.

Have you tried using groundcovers to cut down on w**ds in your garden?

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My favorite. Starting to peak out of the ground right now. 🥰

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04/10/2026

Annual herbs cost you every spring — new transplants, new seed, new money for the same plants you bought last year.

Perennial herbs cost you once. They come back every spring bigger, woodier, and more productive than the year before.

🌿 Seven that come back on their own:

- Rosemary — a shrub by year three. Evergreen, covered in small blue flowers bees find before anything else blooms. Cut it hard in spring and it comes back harder. One plant replaces the dried rosemary jar permanently

- Oregano — spreads underground and returns as a dense carpet every April. Purple flower clusters attract pollinators all summer. Dry it in bunches — the flavor concentrates

- Chives — the purple pom-pom flowers are the first significant bee food of spring. Divide the clump every few years and you'll have enough for the whole street. Leaves and flowers are both edible

- Thyme — creeping mat that grows over stones and between pavers. Walk on it and it releases scent. Functions as living mulch — suppresses w**ds, retains moisture, feeds pollinators with tiny pink flowers

- Mint — returns aggressively every spring. The word aggressively is not an exaggeration. Plant it in a sunken pot unless you want it owning the entire bed. Contained mint is a forever tea supply

- French tarragon — anise flavor that defines French cooking. Must be the French variety, not Russian — they look identical but Russian is nearly flavorless. French tarragon doesn't set viable seed, so buy a plant, not a packet

- Lovage — four feet tall with celery flavor and none of celery's fussiness. The leaves go into stock, soup, and salad. The hollow stems work as savory straws. Completely ignored by mainstream gardening

One planting. They handle the rest from here 🌱