Improve A Path With Plants

The agapanthus at Jecca Blake’s house had started growing across the path to the front door, making access tricky.
Says Jecca, ‘I decided to dig out and divide some of the agapanthus plus pot up a couple of camellias to create a neater entrance.’
Jecca positioned the new pots on leftover pavers to prevent roots growing into the ground.
The agapanthus were lifted out of the ground and divided into smaller clumps then replanted into fresh soil around the potted camellias. For added stability, Jecca spread mortar halfway up the outer edge of each paver at 45° using a steel trowel.
Growing agapanthus
Hardy plants that survive well during extended dry periods, agapanthus flower better with a bit of moisture and more prolifically if they are divided every three or four years.
Says Jecca, ‘They do best in full sun or part-shade in free-draining soil. Cut spent flowerheads for more blooms and to stop seeds spreading.’
TIP Protect them from slugs and snails with bran-based baits.
How to lay the pavers
Choose a paver that is a little larger in size than the pot used for the camellias. For the best visual effect, the paver should have the same finish as the pot or provide a contrast in colour or texture.




