Groundcover along fenceline....need suggestions!
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16 years agokatob Z6ish, NE Pa
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groundcover replacement for grassy ditch
Comments (3)As it's such a long area, might it be useful to start these plants, grow them on, and plant them as 'plugs' when the clay is workable? I wouldn't fancy delving in the bottom of the ditch until it's had time to drain after the spring flush. And if the plants were planted out as seedlings, it would be possible to pick the habitat/zone of the ditch that would suit. The main hassle I could see would be the care needed over a couple of years, maybe, to reduce competition from the existing grasses. Or would it be safe to use a herbicide to clear the grass before planting and mulching?...See MoreNeed a Grass/Plant/Groundcover /Shrub Suggestion
Comments (6)You do seem to have a large property although it's not shown in the photos. I thought perhaps you could take some examples from English landscaping. More than a hundred or so years ago, the English hillside was bare and they decided to create vistas by adding trees by the hundreds. In your case, I thought perhaps you can take this idea and add lilacs in the far horizon to create a view from afar. When you've done that, you could connect your garden to the far end by making trails. You can create areas of sweeping flowers (think meadow look) Closer to your patio, you can do an extension by creating terraced gardens - meandering iris or day lilies. I didn't mean to be abrupt about trimming your maple tree. I just couldn't see the trunk of the tree and I know from many Japanese garden views that you have a great tree there. I have done bonsai before and sometimes I can't help myself and think of ways to prune trees. I like shaping trees....See MoreGroundcover along fenceline....need suggestions!
Comments (1)You are asking for problems. You will get a different answer from everyone that responds. First of all nothing that flowers in spring or summer will look good in winter. I will suggest evergreen woody plants. First euonymous either Emerald Gaiety or Emerald & Gold or juniper, Blue Pacific is my favorite. Both will give you color but not blooms, and the hardiness all depends if you make an effort to plant them properly. Here is a link that might be useful: Propagating Perennials....See MoreNeed Groundcover Suggestions
Comments (6)It really depends on what your tastes are in ground cover. Very low growing: Sedums such as S. spathulifolium or S. oregana may work well with proper care. Taller plants such as thymus may prove to be your preference. Here is one I have and am experimenting with in my garden. It is a very fast grower and spreader with proper watering. while it originally came from Oso Flaco some 50 years ago and was found growing along the edge of the lake and spreading out into the water it has done great replacing my front lawn and has literally taken over my vegetable garden. It grows like a strawberry. It will die back for a few weeks in winter. The rootstocks are perennial and transplant great in fall and spring. If you find it of interest let me know and I can send you a box as I will be pulling alot out as I dig out my vegetable patch. I believe that there is a similar but smaller species available as a ground cover with blue flowers. Here is a link that might be useful: Argentina egedii (Wormsk.) Rydb. ssp. egedii...See Moregreengardener07
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