I've worked on plenty of outdoor spaces, and honestly, Creeping Jenny can be a bit of a double-edged sword. Had a client once who loved the look of it around her patio stones—gave it that charming cottage feel—but she underestimated how quickly it'd spread. Took a fair bit of trimming every few weeks to keep it from overtaking everything else. Still, if you're okay with regular upkeep, it does have its charm, especially in those tricky shady spots where other plants just won't grow.
Creeping Jenny can definitely be tricky. Have you tried mixing it with other groundcovers to slow down its spread a bit? I have an older home with a brick walkway, and originally planted Creeping Jenny along the edges because I liked the pop of color. But after a season or two, it was everywhere—between bricks, climbing into flower beds...you name it. Ended up pairing it with some ajuga and sweet woodruff, which helped keep things in check. Still needs trimming, of course, but not nearly as often. Maybe combining it could save you some time on upkeep if you're looking to keep that cozy cottage vibe without constant maintenance?
I had a similar issue with Creeping Jenny taking over my stone patio. Ended up integrating some thyme and sedum varieties—worked pretty well. Still needs occasional trimming, but it's way more manageable now.
Totally agree—thyme and sedum are great choices. I also slipped in some Corsican mint between my stones, smells amazing when you walk on it and it seems to keep the Jenny from spreading too aggressively...still gotta trim occasionally, though.
"I also slipped in some Corsican mint between my stones, smells amazing when you walk on it"
Corsican mint sounds nice, but I’ve found it struggles a bit with heavy foot traffic and can get patchy over time. Maybe creeping mazus could be a sturdier alternative...holds up better in my experience and still looks pretty good.
