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What could I plant under a large trampoline?

IlikeplantsIlikeplants Posts: 894
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I know a lot of people would say get rid of it but the garden is very large and it’s at the far end of the garden and doesn’t annoy any neighbours because half of them have one too.
so the issue is that it’s a little weedy under there, what could I plant that looks better than tufts of weedy grass and willow herbs? That doesn’t grow tall and not need attention and that doesn’t attract a huge amount of bugs and bees? I’ve thought about sedum and houtynia cordata or the purple leafed blue flower spreading plant. 
Any other suggestions?
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  • rachelQrtJHBjbrachelQrtJHBjb Posts: 819
    We have a trampoline and mow/strim underneath it every so often and move it from time to time. Sedums are fabulous bee plants so planting them will attract them. The houttynia can be invasive and prefers damp conditions.

    I genuinely believe there is no merit in planting beneath as the maintenance input will be high and the growing conditions less than ideal. Why not just do as I do?
  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618
    A carpet of fake grass? It would look OK, from a distance. It doesn't need much in the way of maintenance.  To be honest, not much that is real is going to look good and grow well under a trampoline.
  • IlikeplantsIlikeplants Posts: 894
    Mowing and strimming is what we currently do, doesn’t stop bald patches and weeds which seed themselves though as we don’t strim as often as we should.
  • IlikeplantsIlikeplants Posts: 894
    Think it’s going to be a trial and error job. If anyone has pics of theirs that would be good to see. 
    No point fake grass for me because it will need to blend with lawn.
  • brackenbracken Posts: 91
    Possibly, if it isn't in full sun Baby's Tears?  It grows quickly and can look attractive.
  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,585
    Some ideas here
    https://www.atlantictrampolines.co.uk/blog/1921/gardeners-question-time-what-to-plant-under-a-trampoline#:~:text=In an online article, Dawn,astrantia, lamium odorata and pulmonaria.
  • ElferElfer Posts: 329
    Pachysandra terminalis might work as I was considering it for under one of my trees, perhaps someone with more knowledge and experience can chip in.
  • Busy-LizzieBusy-Lizzie Posts: 24,043
    Vinca could do. Or just cover the area with bark chippings to keep it tidy.
    Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    edited May 2021
    I'd sink the trampoline into the ground ... it's less obtrusive, safer and no need for the unsightly safety net.  :)

    https://horticulture.co.uk/how-to-build-a-sunken-trampoline/

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • MagicmarigoldMagicmarigold Posts: 15
    We have a trampoline (the kids love it and it gets them outside so I'll be keeping it for as long as possible!) But I have not found a way to keep grass underneath. In our old house we used to move it around the garden whihc tbh didn't actually help much.
    Now I've put it permanently in the back corner, weed fabric and bark chippings underneath and then a flower bed wrapping around the two exposed sides. Once these are planted up I'm hoping for a disguised leg effect with some taller plants. I can't.think of a way to keep it nearer underneath without having to move it constantly and that would.be a pain when it's anchored in!
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