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Banks and Slopes - The Best Plants to Grow in your Garden

Banks and slopes can be challenging to cultivate, but some plants are particularly well-suited to these conditions. Here’s a selection of plants that thrive on banks and slopes:

  • Juniper (Juniperus spp.): Known for its resistance to drought, Junipers are great for sunny, dry slopes. They offer excellent erosion control and come in various sizes and colors.
  • Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata): This ground-covering perennial forms a thick mat of foliage covered with vibrant flowers in spring. It’s excellent for sunny slopes and offers good erosion control.
  • Lavender (Lavandula spp.): Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, lavender can create a beautiful, fragrant, drought-tolerant slope.
  • Creeping Thyme (Thymus serpyllum): This drought-tolerant ground cover thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It’s perfect for rocky slopes, and it produces tiny, fragrant flowers in summer.
  • Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster horizontalis): This low-growing shrub forms a dense mat, making it excellent for slope erosion control. It offers beautiful flowers in spring and vibrant berries in fall.

Each of these plants can help transform your challenging slope into a beautiful, thriving garden.

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