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Ground Covers or Living Mulches

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Ground covers are both practical and beautiful in the landscape.  Ground cover plants will fill in to form a dense planting, a living carpet.  This is not only aesthetically pleasing but it serves many purposes.  Living mulches discourage weeds, hold in moisture, prevent erosion and are easy to care for.  Ground covers are perennials and spread easily on their own.   There are ground covers to fill every need from shade, part shade, to hot spots in the garden.  While this is by no means a complete list, here are some of my favorites. Wooly Thyme  (Thymus pseudolanuginosus) Wooly thyme is one of those gotta touch plants.  It creates a carpet of silver gray, fuzzy softness that when trod on emits that wonderful thyme scent.  This perennial has medicinal, culinary, and landscape benefits.  It tolerates sunny, dry locations, and can be used between pavers, rocks, and stones. It grows well in containers cascading over the side.  It ...
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The Best Groundcovers for Tennessee (so far)

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  The 'Grey Owl' cultivar of  Juniperus virginiana  (eastern redcedar) grows as a woody groundcover It seems to me that there are two basic ways to approach gardening - you can fight against Nature or you can try to form an alliance with Nature. When it comes to preventing your garden beds from getting overgrown by weeds, the fighting approach calls for annual (or more frequent) applications of mulch, plus annual (or more frequent) applications of herbicide. This fighting approach seems not only wasteful from an economic and resource standpoint, but also so much effort! And not one-time effort, but constant and unending work. The alliance approach calls for using some other plant - a groundcover - that can block and suppress the weeds for you while you sit back on your porch and drink a Mai Tai (or an iced tea, for those of the teetotaler persuasion). Of course, it's not quite as simple as all that. Sometimes you  think  you have an alliance with the groundcover...
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Introduction of PP Woven Bags

    Introduction: In the ever-evolving world of packaging, BOPP Bags (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene Bags) have emerged as a shining star. These versatile and innovative bags serve a multitude of industries and applications, providing robust and cost-effective packaging solutions. At the forefront of this packaging revolution is Huong Sen Packaging Co., Ltd. This comprehensive guide takes you through the world of BOPP Bags, their myriad benefits, and why choosing Huong Sen Packaging Co., Ltd as your trusted supplier is a decision that promises quality and excellence. Exploring the Magic of BOPP Bags: BOPP Bags, or Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene Bags, represent a groundbreaking development in packaging. Crafted from Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP), a specialized form of polypropylene stretched in two directions for enhanced properties, these bags are nothing short of remarkable. Let's dive into the distinctive features and perks of BOPP Bags: Key Features of BOPP ...
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