Ground Cover

Hi. I need some advice on selecting a ground cover. I have a couple of areas around my PV Solar panels that I would like to place some ground cover. It should assist in erosion control, be low to the ground, low maintenance, and drive-out weeds and grass. It is an area that is difficult to mow and weed-eating is discouraged. It is also located in mildly moist area with partial to full sun. The climate is a zone 5. Any advice you could provide from what type and how to plant would be much welcomed and greatly appreciated. Thank you! Joe.

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 12/02/2017 @ 7:31 am

Creeping thyme is an attractive, low to the ground plant that grows densely, so it should be suitable for your needs:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/thyme/growing-creeping-thyme.htm ^[1]

From this guide, it sounds like moneywort may be suitable for your site. It is also an attractive plant:
http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/yard-garden/landscaping/ground-covers-for-rough-sites/ ^[2]

Here are some other potential options:
https://extension.missouri.edu/p/G6835 ^[3]

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[1] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/thyme/growing-creeping-thyme.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/thyme/growing-creeping-thyme.htm

[2] http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/yard-garden/landscaping/ground-covers-for-rough-sites/: http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/yard-garden/landscaping/ground-covers-for-rough-sites/

[3] https://extension.missouri.edu/p/G6835: https://extension.missouri.edu/p/G6835

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