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- Q.Ground Cover That You Can Put Right In The Ground - I am looking for perennial seeds for ground cover. I would like the cover to be at least 3” high ...
- Q.Really Hardy Ground Cover Needed - We live on a corner, and one boulevard is steep and shady. Would like suggestions on a low-growing ground cover ...
- Q.How Do We Plant Groundcover Between Pavers In A Patio? - We want to build a patio with 24” square pavers and they need to be set in a compacted bed ...
- Q.Do You Have Any Recommendations For A Ground Cover That Can Be Walked On Occasionally? - I recently bought a townhouse in Frederick, MD. I have a very small backyard with a very large maple tree! ...
- Q.Area Where We Removed A Large Tree Has Existing Weed Barrier And Mulch – Can I Go Over It With Soil And New Mulch To Plant Ground - cover and add a stepping stone path?
- Q.Looking For Low Maintenance Ground Cover - my yard backs the river. in the past i have planted rye grass with fescue in the fall. when the ...
- Q.Erosion Control Zone 7 Groundcovers - Have a erosion control problem, have it slightly terraced and have placed lumber ties to try to control this landscape. ...
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December 12, 2021Q.Ground Cover That You Can Put Right In The Ground
I am looking for perennial seeds for ground cover. I would like the cover to be at least 3” high or more. If it had light colored flowers like yellow or white that would be great. My area is in sun/shade. I would like it to spread out to cover the entire area and I would like to be LOW maintenance. I have approximately 250 square feet. I live in Fort Lauderdale,Florida in zone 10. I know I am asking for a miracle but I hope you can help me.
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
December 13, 2021
Certified ExpertA.We don't sell seeds but these articles may help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-9-10-11/zone-9-ground-covers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-9-10-11/evergreen-groundcover-for-zone-9.htmWas this answer useful?00
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Anonymous on
May 5, 2022Q.Really Hardy Ground Cover Needed
We live on a corner, and one boulevard is steep and shady. Would like suggestions on a low-growing ground cover that will withstand not only cold winters (zone 4) but having snow (and salt) piled on it over the winters. I'd also like something that would take minimal effort to keep it from spreading all over the yard and gardens, or if putting a rock or brick barrier would work.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 6, 2022
Certified ExpertA.These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-4/zone-4-ground-covers.htm
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SDjen on
May 9, 2022
92116Q.How Do We Plant Groundcover Between Pavers In A Patio?
We want to build a patio with 24” square pavers and they need to be set in a compacted bed of crushed stone and sand. We want to keep a 2” space between the pavers to grow groundcover. If we buy a mat of groundcover, how is the best way to plant it so it survives? If we lay a little soil over the sand, will that suffice? We live in San Diego and plan to use drought tolerant ground cover and have an irrigation system to help get it established.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 9, 2022
Certified ExpertA.You can, certainly, opt for a thin layer of soil! That will open up the types of plants that you can use, quite a bit.
Here are some articles to help you to choose plants That will work best for the area, whether you choose to amend it or not:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/plants-for-cracks-crevices.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/gcgen/planting-between-pavers.htm
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Anonymous on
May 19, 2022Q.Do You Have Any Recommendations For A Ground Cover That Can Be Walked On Occasionally?
I recently bought a townhouse in Frederick, MD. I have a very small backyard with a very large maple tree! Most of the 'lawn' is under the tree and filled with roots above the ground. I would love to plant a ground cover over most of the area. The area is approximately 12' x 18'. Any suggestions for a low growing, hardy shade ground cover that is not invasive in MD? Thanks
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 24, 2022
Certified ExpertA.The best thing you can do for a tree is put a layer of mulch out to the dripline. Trees have roots within a foot of the ground that can be damaged by planting underneath a tree.
However, if you really want to plant a groundcover, be careful when planting. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/planting-garden-beneath-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/ground-covers-for-shade.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
moconnor694 on
June 1, 2022
60031Q.Area Where We Removed A Large Tree Has Existing Weed Barrier And Mulch – Can I Go Over It With Soil And New Mulch To Plant Ground
cover and add a stepping stone path?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 2, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Sure! It wouldn't hurt to do so, and will compost itself over time. Plus, the mulch underneath can act as a way to let out extra moisture from the root zone so that it does not gather too much moisture if you decide to plant things in the area.
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iwoodhaven on
October 13, 2022
sandy springsQ.Looking For Low Maintenance Ground Cover
my yard backs the river. in the past i have planted rye grass with fescue in the fall. when the rye dies in the spring, some of the fescue lives, especially with overseeding. it all needs to be mowed and watered, a waste of time and resources. since the river covers the yard occasionally, there are flooding challenges to whatever is planted. SUGGESTIONS? thank you very much, melinda
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 17, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Sure! If it is the area that I am thinking, then you are in zone 7. Here are some articles that will offer some suggestions:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/gcgen/groundcover-for-foot-traffic.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-6/zone-6-ground-covers.htm
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Anonymous on
August 13, 2023Q.Erosion Control Zone 7 Groundcovers
Have a erosion control problem, have it slightly terraced and have placed lumber ties to try to control this landscape. Every time it heavily rains I lose more of my soil so I need advice of what type of plant to grow that would hold the soil. I get 6+ hours of sun a day and now have a gravely soil remaining. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
August 13, 2023
Certified ExpertA.These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plants-for-erosion-control.htm
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