Hi Peter, Can you help me? I want to make a small memorial garden for my dog and 2 cats that have died. I have their markers and I want to plant something around them to come back every year. I prefer perennials to annuals because they don’t require a lot of upkeep. I was thinking something low to the ground showing off their markers. Any ideas? Thank you for your help and ideas. I look forward to visiting Hewitt’s purchase what you recommend.
There are lots of low growing perennials to choose from. Sedums…and there are many varieties are a great choice. Dianthus is another great low grower. Lamium is a low growing ground cover. There are thymes that grow flat on the ground. There are lots of choices. Probably the best thing is to do is come in in early May and start reading the labels on the perennials to see which fit your height and light requirements. Remember, perennials will generally only bloom for a couple of weeks and then are done for the year. Perhaps a mix of some perennials with some annuals added to the mix to provide flowers all summer long.