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Beautify your pathways with groundcover plants

Solenia Yellow Begonia

Maintenance and care This annual boasts abundant yellow blooms and waxy, bright green leaves. It’s perfect for flowerpots, hanging containers and flowerbeds alike. A fast grower, it’s highly resistant to sun and sickness. For best results, plant it in rich, fresh, well-drained soil covered with mulch. Water in the morning, keeping in mind that too much moisture could damage its roots. When outdoor temperatures start to drop, you can bring it indoors, but be sure to thoroughly inspect and clean it first to avoid bringing in any insects or disease. Finally, maximize your chances of success by nourishing your

Name: Solenia Yellow Begonia Botanical name: Begonia x hiemalis Family: Begoniaceae Colour: Yellow Height: 15 to 25 cm (6 to 10 in) Exposure: Sun or shade Planting: Moist, well-drained soil Blooming season: June to October

Stone and pavement pathways look great in the garden — until weeds invade the space between the tiles, that is. To prevent undesirable species from taking over your landscape, use your favourite groundcover plants. These low-growing varieties thrive in tight spaces, making them perfect for filling the gaps between pathway tiles. Over time, they’ll spread out to create a magnificent green carpeting that winds between the stones, preventing weeds from taking root. What’s more, groundcover plants confer a

wild, natural look to footpaths. What to plant

Use groundcover plants to green up the gaps in your pavement. Creeping and lemongrass thyme varieties are excellent choices — their violet and pink flowers will add a touch of colour to your garden. Heath pearlwort with its tiny white flowers is also a good choice, as is Corsican mint. Choose your plants according to their sunlight needs. If your pathway is in the shade, you could go with a variety of Dichondra repens, a perennial that tolerates

begonias with a fertilizer rich in nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium. Interesting facts The magnificent double blooms of the Solenia Yellow resemble small roses. They’re edible and attract hummingbirds. To stimulate growth, remove wilted flowers as you spot them.

foot traffic well. It will quickly create a carpet of tiny green foliage between your tiles. All you’ll have to do is let nature follow its course. If you’d like to find out more about groundco- ver plants, visit your local gardening centre or plant nursery to speak with an expert.

The Solenia Yellow is an incredibly resilient plant that yields an abundance of rose-like flowers.

Various plant varieties are perfectly suited to fill the spaces between pathway tiles

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