Do you want less weeds? Garden matches are the ideal solution: beautiful, resistant and capable of covering the soil without effort. Find out which ones to choose to transform your green space into a well -kept and luxuriant corner, with less maintenance.
The Garden matches They are one of those found that suggest: but why didn’t you think about it before? Perfect for those who dream of a garden in order without staying hours with the back bent, they spread slowly on the ground like a natural blanket. In addition to giving a respectable eye, they block the growth of weeds and retain humidity. In practice, they do almost everything alone.
And the beauty? Just choose the most suitable one and let it work for you. Some love to be in the shade, others want sun at will. There are those who survive with little water and those who feed on rich soils. The important thing is to spot the combination with the space available. A wrong choice may mean all over again … But when you get it right, the result is seen.
The most effective garden matches against weeds
There is one thing that is worth saying immediately: you don’t need to be experts to use them. The covering plants are those solutions that silently slip into the garden and, without large ceremonies, change it from top to bottom. They resist well, they arrange with what they find and, slowly, they widen where there is space. Some remain green all year round, others bloom and give color for months. But all have the same purpose: to put the weeds out of play. Among the most popular there is AJUGA REPANTSwhich also grows in the shade and stands out for the purple leaves. Then there is the classic Minor winealways tenacious, with those blue or lilac flowers that sprout punctual in spring. And what about the Thymus serpyllum? A low, perfumed thyme, which is very well even among the escapes of the stones. Those who have dry and sunny areas can focus on Seduma fatty plant with bright pink flowers that asks for almost nothing. Finally, the Herniaria glabra: low, dense, tireless, perfect for the edges or areas where you walk.
In addition to practicality, these plants also have an aesthetic touch. Some smell, others create color games, and all – in one way or another – give the garden a more alive, more cared for air, more lived.
How to choose the right mat based on the garden
Every green corner is a world in itself. And like every world, it has its own rules. The choice of the right storage is not an exact science, but there are a couple of tips that help not to make mistakes. Sometimes it is sufficient to look where the weeds sprout to understand where a coverage is needed. It is also an eye on the microclimate: an always humid or too ventilated corner can make a difference.
Not all spaces are the same: even two gardens a few meters away can have completely different needs. The light, the type of soil, the humidity and even the wind change from area to area. We must therefore observe, do some tests and, if needed, even make mistakes. Only in this way do you learn to really know your green.
Sometimes small details are underestimated: a flowerbed exposed to the south can cook in the sun, while a corner between two walls could retain more humidity than expected. Thinking of solving everything with the same plant everywhere is one of the most common errors. Yet it takes little to find the right balance.
Here are some useful questions to ask before choosing:
- Better shadow or sun? Pervinca and Ajuga adore the shaded areas, while the sedum and thymus want to profusion.
- Is the ground dry or do you tend to remain wet? The fatty plants, needless to say, love dry. The others, on the other hand, like a little freshness.
- Do you walk above often? Then we need robust varieties, such as Herniaria or thyme, which resist without christening an eye.
- What do you want to get from an aesthetic point of view? There are those who prefer a scenic flowering, those who focus on decorative and lasting foliage.
Guess the winning coupon between the ground and the plant changes everything. And when it works, the garden takes shape without too much effort. At that point, yes it is a pleasure to spend time.
Guess the winning coupon between the ground and the plant changes everything. And when it works, the garden takes shape without too much effort. At that point, yes it is a pleasure to spend time.
A more beautiful garden with less effort
There are those who think that to have a decent garden need hours of work, dirty hands and a lot of patience. Instead, look a little, sometimes just let nature do. Farming plants are the perfect example of this small green miracle.
It is not just about fighting weeds. It is a question of balance, to create a space where everything finds its place. Less naked land means less water that evaporates, less irrigation to be programmed, less fertilizers to spread around. And yes, even more time to enjoy the garden, without the feeling of having another list of things to do.
Those who have already tried them well know it: once they are placed, these plants do everything with a certain ease. The garden starts to breathe alone. And between a tuft of thyme and a flower of Pervinca, it also happens to smile. Because not, you don’t always need to do everything by hand.
Sometimes you just need to choose well and observe. The rest … comes by himself.
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