Plants in the Pathway

[dclark2037]

I'm doing a flagstone area around a 15 x 10 square pond and the homeowner wants dwarf mondo grass in the joints. I am a little concerned about that as it gets a good amount of sun and will be surrounded by a concrete patio area that is existing. Any other suggestions?
Thanks David

[cgland]

Creeping Thyme

[dclark2037]

Creeping Thyme

That is one plant that we had discussed with the HO and LA.
Thanks David

[GDK]

Mazus reptans

[Harmony Design Group]

http://www.jeeperscreepers.info/index.html
http://www.stepables.com/

[bigvictu]

Is it easier to grow moss yourself or can I mail order it. For a bluestone patio we did with 1/2-3/4" joints. I filled the joints with topsoil. If I remember correctly you can use buttermilk and just pour it in the joints?

[bigvictu]

Just found this anyone ever do it? One way to make a moss garden is to take one cup of plain yogurt and 1 cup of water and a handful of moss and toss it in the blender and make a slurry. Then you can paint the moss slurry on the area where you want to have moss grow. Another mouse making recipe is to mix up 1 quart buttermilk, 1 pint composted manure, and one pint of moss.?????

[CaptainsLS]

I've seen the buttermilk mixed with lichens work on boulders.

[danf]

Didn't Mythbusters do something with moss and buttermilk......?

Gonna have to see if I can find it on Netflix and see what the result was. :D

[CaptainsLS]

I watched that one, I think they were rolling the rocks down a hill or something though??? I do remember one of their problems was not grinding up moss fine enough. I've always heard that you want it fine enough to be able to use a tank-sprayer to apply, then keep it moist.