Low level & discreet planting

[scrivomcdivo]

I have a very small front garden; it's about 8 foot by 8 foot wide. I have basically planted a few plants (three against each wall) and as a result, there's about a foot of space between each plant.

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• scrivomcdivo
• 12 Apr 2008
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As you can see, the plants already in place are not yet established fully. I am looking for something discreet and low level to plant in between each of the other plants - something similar to a crawling wirey-type scrub that climbs across the floor and is easily controllably. What I am looking for is something to fill the gaps between the plants.

Any suggestions?

 

[PBA]

You don't mention if the site is shaded or in full sun, or the soil conditions, but here are some I use in my garden designsWEB LINK REMOVED:
sunny site -
thyme - lots of different varieties available & good food source for insects (and edible)

Heathers _ specifically 'Erica carnea' varieties which can tolerate neutral soils ( but not limey). (Avoid Calluna types unless your on peaty acid soil). heathers need a fairly moist soil all year.

Shady site -
vinca minor - not a shrub but is evergreen, and easily available. Avoid V. major as its probably too vigorous )
Bugle (Ajuga reptans) - green, purple, variegated forms, with purple upright flower stems.
epimediums
Euonymus fortunei 'minimus' or 'kewensis' - small leaved lowgrowing evergreen shrub, not more than 20cm tall. discreet & tough. Will also creep harmlessly up the wall.

cheers
PBA