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Ground cover #867827

Asked May 09, 2024, 10:29 PM EDT

I am looking for a ground cover that will thrive in clay soil. It would be on a side hill to help with erosion control. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Matanuska-Susitna County Alaska

Expert Response

Strawberries are excellent for this. Also consider Boreal red fescue grass.

Stephen Brown, Ph.D. Replied May 13, 2024, 12:58 PM EDT

This work is supported in part by New Technologies for Ag Extension grant no. 2020-41595-30123 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Ground cover #867827

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