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Posted: Jun/06/2009 7:42 AM PST
I have a large crab apple tree with thick roots in that area. Because it will be difficult to dig deep, my friend suggested that I plant annuals. Are there any perennials that come in a small pot? I would need approximately three flats of impatiens which would be quite costly. I just talked to a nursery and they suggested "alpine plants" which I believe means rock garden plants. I have a bed connecting two trees with many pretty plants and want plants around the two trees that won't distract the eye away from these pretty plants. Thanks, Karen (Boston) |
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Posted: Jun/06/2009 9:01 AM PST
I have alpine strawberries that are very pretty. They grow fairly shallow and multiply rather quickly so half a dozen plants this year will garner you many plants next year. Here is a pick of one of mine. Attachments:  |
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Posted: Jun/06/2009 5:17 PM PST
They do produce strawberries too and they are YUMMY. |
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Posted: Jun/07/2009 2:46 PM PST
Aegopodium (sp?) or snow on the mountain is a foliage plant, can be invasive but fills large areas in rather quickly - it is green/white variegated and a lovely accompaniment to other flowers. There are some shade-tolerant sedums that might also spread well - and the old standbys - periwinkle, pachysandra. |
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Posted: Jun/08/2009 7:00 PM PST
For spring bloom plant either tulips or daffodils around the tree. With a large root system, as you describe, it will be difficult to establish a perennial grouping. I'd opt for some type of low ground cover to fill in the space for summer. |
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Posted: Jun/15/2009 6:29 AM PST
Periwinkle (vinca minor) is a lowgrowing evergreen vine that blooms blue in spring. Loves the shade under trees. How high are the lowest limbs of this crabapple? Mints will grow rampantly, forming a deep groundcover--spearmint is the most rampant, with shiny green leaves to 2' tall; peppermint has more textured leaves but the same height; catnip is less vigorous, a dusty light green, and to 3'. I saw a nice 'island' bed (and island of green in the midst of the yard) around a small tree a couple years ago using peppermint and thought the thick mint looked nice and lush. It was kept from spreading too far by the fact that the owners mowed the rest of the yard regularly in summer. |
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