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 We can often spend a great deal of time selecting plants for our gardens. But, a commonly overlooked area happens to be the walkways that lead to them. Walkways are the stepping stone to full-blown gardening and deserve as much attention as gardens do. There is a range of plants best suited for walkways and choosing them depends on various factors. The type of pavement or stone used for your walkway has an effect on their growth and should be taken into consideration. Soil drainage will also affect which plants are best suited for your walkway. The amount of sunlight required for each plant should also be taken into consideration. This way, you can place them in an area where they’ll flourish. We should also take into consideration the amount of foot traffic your walkway receives. That way, your plants will remain unscathed during times of heavy traffic. Despite the effort that goes into the process, these plants are beautiful and often require little maintenance. Aside from that,...

Pansies are one of the earliest flowering plants, blooming right alongside your spring bulbs. These members of the violet family herald in the new garden season with a wide variety of bright, brilliant colors. They include almost all colors of the rainbow including black, and many bi-colors. There are so many combinations of these profuse bloomers that we don't' think any two are alike! Pansies are popular, easy, and fun to grow. Fill an area or entire bed with Pansies for a striking spring effect! They also are great in windowsills and containers. Propagation: Pansy are grown from seeds. Pansy plants like full to partial sun. Pansies can be directly seeded into your flower garden or seeded indoors for transplanting later. For spring blooms, you need to start your Pansies in pots and containers indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost. Sow  Pansy seeds early in the season and cover lightly with 1/8" soil. Water thoroughly once. They germinate slowly. ...