Switch To Heat-Tolerant Ground Covers And Say Goodbye To Bare Spots On Your Lawn

My lawn used to have so many bare patches it looked like a desert (and not the pretty kind).

I tried everything to fix it, but nothing worked until I decided to give up on grass altogether. Instead, I planted Angelina stonecrop, and I was completely blown away!

This lovely plant produces colorful yellow-green leaves that can really handle the heat. Now, my yard is looking more vibrant and alive than ever (no more desert, just oasis).

If you are in a similar situation this summer, I’d highly recommend planting heat-tolerant ground covers.

Here’s what helped mine grow and thrive:

First, Plant Your Angelina Stonecrop Properly

I’ve found that these tough little plants can handle almost anything – sun, shade, cracks in walls, or even rocky spots. So, when the summer gets unbearable for most plants, these are your go-to option.

They are drought-tolerant (of course), but I like to keep them in well-draining soil so they don’t sit in soggy dirt for too long.

Consider this before you plant them – I usually start the seeds indoors because it is chilly outside, and then bring them outside once the weather warms up to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

When the plant grows about 6 inches tall, it’s ready to go in the ground. I simply dig a hole, add some fertilizer, plant it, cover it with soil, and water it well.

Then, I give it some time – up to six weeks to get its roots settled and a season to spread out. Each plant can cover 1 to 2 feet of those unsightly bare spots on the lawn, but I completely switched to ground covers instead of grass in my yard.

If you’ve never heard of this wonder plant before and don’t know where to get the seeds, just try online or go to your local nursery (there’s a high chance you’ll find Angelina seeds there).

Then, Make Sure You Provide It With Proper Growing Conditions

Once your Angelina stonecrop is all grown up, it’s time to take good care of it (and no worries, it’s super easy).

This hardy perennial doesn’t need much water or fertilizer once it’s settled in, and it comes back year after year (you don’t have to worry about planting again!).

Even though it’s pretty low-maintenance, I still give it a trim to keep it looking its best.

Pruning off dead branches or thick spots helps it stay neat and can give us a chance to spread some of those cuttings to other bare patches in the yard.

However, I often use them to decorate my indoor space as well. These are some of my creations:

To add even more color and life to your garden, try planting Angelina stonecrop with some friendly companions like tickseed, yarrow, house leek, feather reed grass, and cranesbill.

All of these plants get along really well and also attract pollinators, which makes your garden even more lively in the summer!

So, if your lawn needs a little pick-me-up, give Angelina stonecrop a try. You’ll be amazed at how quickly it turns your garden from drab to fab.

I am all for switching to ground covers because they look adorable and can handle A LOT more than regular grass types. What do you think? Please share your thoughts!

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