outdoors
LANDSCAPING
covering ground
Mounding, spreading perennials are a colorful alternative to
grass on difficult-to-mow sites such as slopes. This border
peaks in early summer; adding bulbs and a few annuals
extends the color through the season. To see more planting
plans for challenging slopes, go to
B H G .com /slopesolutions.
‘MAY N IG H T SALVIA
One of many excellent
perennial salvias, ‘May
Night’ freely reseeds,
which provides more
plants for the garden.
Hardy in Zones 5-9.
YARRO W
Available in many
colors including white,
yellow, and red, yarrow
(Achillea
) is a rugged
heat-lover. Many types
are hardy to Zone 3.
MARGUERITE DAISY
White ‘Moonberry
and red Madeira
Crested Merlot (above
it, in photo)—both
annuals—punch up the
bloom after flowering
perennials fade.
SEDUM
A diverse group of
succulents,
Sedum,
in several low-growing
varieties, makes an
excellent groundcover,
with small, attractive
flowers.
D IAN TH U S
Many types are
available, with varying
hardiness and flower
color. In addition to a
striking bloom, some
offer distinctive bluish
foliage, (ab
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