"Mint is definitely the Terminator of garden plants—just keeps coming back no matter what."
Haha, true, mint can be relentless. But honestly, I kinda like letting mint run wild between the pavers sometimes. It gives the patio a relaxed, cottage-garden vibe, and stepping on it releases that fresh scent—instant mood booster. Plus, it's pretty low-maintenance if you embrace the chaos a bit.
Strawberries though...totally agree they're drama queens. Tried them in hanging baskets once, but they dried out way too fast for me. Now I just tuck them into random corners of raised beds with other plants. They seem happier with a bit of company, and it looks surprisingly charming.
Mint between the pavers sounds nice, but have you ever tried creeping thyme instead? It's also pretty hardy, and the tiny purple flowers are super cute. Plus, stepping on thyme gives off an amazing herbal scent too—maybe not as strong as mint, but still lovely.
"Strawberries though...totally agree they're drama queens."
Haha, yeah, strawberries can be tricky. I actually had decent luck growing them in vertical planters. Have you tried those? They seem to stay hydrated better than hanging baskets, and they look pretty cool too. Speaking of patio hacks...has anyone experimented with moss between pavers? I've seen some gorgeous photos online, but I'm wondering if it's actually practical or just another gardening Pinterest fail waiting to happen...
I've tried moss between pavers and honestly...it's a bit overrated. Looks amazing in photos, but unless your patio is shaded and damp most of the time, it dries out fast and turns brownish. I ended up swapping it for chamomile—still soft underfoot, smells nice, and handles sun better. But yeah, strawberries in vertical planters are great; way less drama than ground-level planting.
Chamomile between pavers, huh? That's a clever pivot. Moss does have that dreamy look in photos, but you're right—keeping it lush in sunny spots can be tricky. I've seen clients struggle with the same issue, especially if their patio catches a lot of afternoon sun. Chamomile sounds like a smart alternative; soft texture, nice fragrance, and handles sunlight better...might have to suggest that to a few folks.
Also, totally agree on strawberries in vertical planters. Ground-level planting can be a hassle with pests and weeds. Vertical setups save space and keep things tidy. Have you tried any other herbs or edible plants vertically? Mint or basil could be interesting—easy access for cooking and they smell great too.
Anyway, good call on swapping out the moss. Sometimes the best solutions come from trial and error.
Chamomile is a solid choice, but heads up—if you have pets, they might get a little too interested. My dog decided our chamomile pavers were his personal aromatherapy mat... smelled great, but looked rough after a while. Mint vertically is genius though, keeps it contained and handy for mojitos.
