I Have A Steep Hillside That Wants To Slide Some In The Winter Time Here In Southern Kentucky, Especially When It Rains A Lot . Is

Question

there some kind of fast growing ground cover that I could plant The area is like 50’x100’ , the tree line is right above the open area with the wooded steep hill continuing to rise , I cut a water diversion ditch right at the bottom of the tree line. But last won’t with all the rain it still washed some dirt . It was excavated last fall so hardly has much foliage on it yet, I am looking for a fast growing ground cover I can plant now or this fall. And where I can get it at. Thankyou in advance!

Answer 1

We don't make vendor recommendations but your local nurseries and garden centers should have suitable groundcovers. Here are some ideas:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/design/lideas/how-to-stop-yard-erosion.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plants-for-erosion-control.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-7/zone-7-evergreen-groundcovers.htm