I have about six pots to fill. thank you
That will depend on the climate in the area of your country in which you live. I'm not quite certain which of our USDA zones would be the equivalent in your area, but I can give you a list of common winter flowering plants. This article will offer some suggestions: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/winter-blooming-plants.htm
This is for a small raised bed. Hoping to find a "growing" mulch I can add flower plants to when desired/spring bulbs can come up thru. Full sun in summer, a bit less in the winter can water when needed just outside Atlanta (east side) I am a lazy gardener who likes my flowers would like something mostly just green & pretty forgiving. Does something exist? If not, I'll keep using mini pine bark
Sure, you have quite a few choices here! Wooly Thyme is one of my favorites, along with Herniaria, but there are more options, too. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/grains/cover-crops/cover-crops-for-clay-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/grains/cover-crops/living-mulch-ground-cover.htm
palms do well? Thanks. Can they also spend the winter indoors and planted in early spring? We have a fig tree that does quite nicely outdoors all year long, but must be cut back in late fall.
There are, actually, quite a few options for you. You can choose to keep them in containers, or plant them outdoors, since they will be completely hardy in your area. This article will give you suggestions that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-6/growing-palm-trees-in-zone-6.htm
This article will give you some ideas on some common winter flowers: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/winter-blooming-plants.htm
I have. A 2 ft X 22ft growing area in my front yard
I am not far from you and we have a pretty broad range of plants available to us in the coming months. These two articles will give you a good idea of what we can plant during the fall and winter months: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-7/zone-7-year-round-plants.htm
I need a type of ground cover to plant around stepping stones. I live in southern California, zone 9.
We have just the article for you! This will give you some ideas: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-9-10-11/zone-9-ground-covers.htm
Making space 9'x 11' for a small front yard flower garden. I have a flag pole in the middle and a navy ship deck bell from WWI hanging in the back close to the front door. I am also putting in a circular stone wall around the flag pole first circle will be 30" in Dia. Second tier will 12" in dia. Thanks Tony tonyburkardt@verizon.net
Here are some suggestions for perennials. There are more options; just do a search for zone 9 plants on this website.