A galaxy of tiny, pale blue stars fills the path in this Woodinville, Washi, garden. This ground cover, Pratia pedunculata, also known as blue star creeper, blooms from late spring through much of summer.

Landscape designer Vi Kono spaced baby plants 6 to 8 inches apart in gaps between the flagstones. For the border, she chose tall Phygelius x rectus 'Moonraker,' with its tubular yellow blooms, and a purple coneflower called 'Magnus'. The blue star creeper is watered daily in hot weather.

You can even grow salad between pavers.

Great garden paths