Under the Shade - mud, slope & shade
We have a huge maple tree that's great for shade but we need to do something about the ground underneath. So much shade the grass wont grow & it becomes a muddy mess. Did I mention the ground is sloped? Thought of building it up to make a gentle slop to the main grass yard but the space is so big we are stuck on ground cover & plantings. Its about an 10x12 area, with a hedge behind the space so the area is a rectangle with the tree in the middle back. Need plantings to sides & the front. Ideas?
Hi,
Thanks for writing. There's a large number of shade-loving groundcovers you should be able to plant to help hold the slope and add beauty. I'd suggest mixing groundcover varieties so you have interest over a longer season.
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