What plants to use to cover Drain Cover in border?

Hi Kevin you could level it up with rockery stones it cant be that far out its not big enough.

 

Can't you put a wedge under one side of a nice planter on top of the cover to make it look level.

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They do a recessed cover for block paving ive seen peeps use turf in them before plants would be fine, i cant find a round one but they should do them, its not a hard job to swap from round to square if not and you could level it up in the process.
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Hello Kevin. I think it is possible that the Ceanothus thyrs. rep. may interfere with the drain - although not all that likely if you plant it a little bit further away and just let it spread over. Maybe you could use some sedums directly next to the drain, and they would gradually spread over it until it`s completely hidden.

 

Creeping Thyme would also do the job if it`s a fairly sunny spot.

 

I once used creeping junipers...2 ...to cover cesspit tank. The canopy lifts for access. However, a bit too vigorous in your spot kevin

 

You could try one of the carpet roses. They are low growing but not evergreen.

 

Hello all

Sorry for not replying sooner but I am struggling to cope with this weather :(

Thanks for taking the time to offer suggestions, I will certainly be looking into the plants that have been mentioned.

Kevin

 

How about a perennial such as Cerastium Tomentosum. It grows fairly quickly and is easy to keep in check. White flowers in Spring and then occasionally in Summer but lovely felty siver foliage all year round.





You can grow other plants through it, we have Roses, Euonymous, Pieris, Alyssum Saxatile and Box growing through to add a bit of height.