I've had pretty decent luck mixing thyme and chamomile, actually. Thyme does spread quicker, true, but I found that giving chamomile a bit of extra space at planting helps it hold its own longer. Moss though...yeah, learned the hard way too. Thought I'd get this lush green carpet vibe going in full sun—ended up with something closer to dried seaweed, lol. Shady corners are definitely moss's happy place.
Yeah, moss in full sun is basically plant torture...been there. If you're still after that lush green look in sunny spots, creeping sedum varieties are pretty hardy and forgiving. Plus, they handle neglect like champs—my kinda plant.
"creeping sedum varieties are pretty hardy and forgiving. Plus, they handle neglect like champs—my kinda plant."
Haha, sedum is definitely a solid choice! I've had luck with thyme too—especially lemon thyme. Smells amazing when you step on it, and it can handle sun pretty well. If you're up for something a little different, have you tried chamomile? It's surprisingly tough, and bonus: free tea supply. Just make sure you pick the low-growing variety, or you'll end up with a mini jungle...speaking from experience here.
Thyme and chamomile are nice, but honestly, creeping mint is my go-to. It spreads like crazy, smells fresh, and mosquitoes seem to hate it. Just plant it in containers or you'll regret it later...trust me on this one.
Creeping mint definitely has its perks, but I learned the hard way that even containers aren't foolproof. Last summer, I thought I'd mastered patio gardening—had my mint neatly contained in a large terracotta pot, thinking it was safe. But after a particularly rainy week, I noticed little mint shoots popping up between my patio stones. Turns out, the roots had found their way through the drainage hole and spread underground... sneaky little plant.
I've since switched to lemon balm. It still has that fresh scent mosquitoes dislike, but it's a bit less aggressive in my experience. Plus, it adds a nice subtle citrus fragrance when you're sitting outside in the evening. Not saying mint isn't great—just keep an eye on those drainage holes if you go that route.
