Creeping sedum really is a solid choice. I've used it around rental properties to freshen up patios and walkways, and tenants seem to appreciate the greenery without the hassle. Another tip—if you're dealing with shaded areas, try Corsican mint. It smells great when stepped on, handles foot traffic decently, and fills in gaps nicely. Just don't expect it to survive intense soccer matches... learned that one the hard way, haha.
"Just don't expect it to survive intense soccer matches... learned that one the hard way, haha."
Haha, relatable. I tried Corsican mint once around our fire pit area—smelled amazing, but it didn't hold up well to frequent foot traffic. Have you considered creeping thyme? Seems tougher and still smells nice when stepped on.
Totally agree about creeping thyme—it's pretty resilient and the scent is a bonus. Another good one is chamomile; it holds up surprisingly well and gives off a gentle apple-like fragrance when crushed underfoot. Worth considering if you're mixing things up a bit.
Creeping thyme and chamomile sound like great ideas—never thought about chamomile for a patio, actually. Does it handle foot traffic pretty well, or is it better suited for areas with lighter use? I'm also curious if anyone's tried mixing different ground covers together. Like, would thyme and chamomile coexist nicely, or would one eventually crowd out the other?
I've been playing around with the idea of adding some moss patches too, just for texture and that lush green look. But I'm not sure if moss would hold up in sunnier spots or if it'd just dry out and look sad. Has anyone had luck keeping moss healthy in mixed sun/shade patios?
Chamomile's pretty resilient, but honestly, I'd keep it to lighter foot traffic areas. It bounces back okay from occasional stepping, but heavy use might leave it looking patchy. Thyme and chamomile can coexist nicely at first, but thyme tends to be more aggressive in my experience—might eventually crowd out the chamomile.
As for moss...it really prefers shade and moisture. Tried it once in a sunny spot, and let's just say it didn't exactly thrive. Looked great at first, then turned crispy pretty fast. Maybe stick to shady corners for moss patches?