I really want it. I've found that masses of plants seem to prefer to seed in gravel than in soil. So I plant the prolific ones near gravel. Pinks and pansies are especially good. I've also tried salt to kill weeds and it worked a treat.
Slugs hate it too.
Just look at old-fashioned gardens like Sissinghurst and Hidcote and you will see what to plant. My favourites are tiny black pansies which just appear everywhere in the gravel. Yes, I had Emperor's Mint in the greenhouse all winter. I never seem to have enough, early enough in the year, and wondered if keeping it in the green house might help. Columbine Press Ltd. All rights reserved.