Gaps In Patio Slabs

[RATTER15]

we have a patio at our new house, the slabs are quite rustic and irregular in shape and size and have been laid directly on the soil, it looks ok and the slabs have finished settling and been there for many years, the only problem is the grass coming up between the slaps.

What can I plant between the slabs that will overpower the grass and give a little more appeal than grass? it will need to tolerate the hounds walking over it as they are confined to this (quite large) area when the grass is too wet for them, as they turn it into a mud bath.

Im thinking something that will be there all year, low lying and can maybe planted as seeds. I think I am asking a bit much I know, but not being much of a gardener I dont know much about what is available.

Many thanks.

[mikey4444]

Ratter...I am spending a few days before Xmas with friends near Caersws, so I shall look out for one human, being dragged along behind three enormous great hounds....I shall wave !

[RATTER15]

You will need to come a few miles south but I will keep an eye out for you.

[woofgang]

Speaking from experience, any gap between slabs will grow weeds either from dispersed seed or sub soil runners from nearby plants. grass is especially good at this. If the ground is constantly wet then moss looks nice, if dry then thymus serpyllum or mentha requienni, but neither stand up to much trampling (or dog wee!) i have got some areas with grass between stones and I just strim over the grass to keep it really short.