ground cover - Ask Extension
I have a large area that we just cleared.
I would like to plant a ground cover that doesn't need to be mowed and can handle direct sun.
Soil is not ...
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Asked July 26, 2024, 10:17 AM EDT
I have a large area that we just cleared.
I would like to plant a ground cover that doesn't need to be mowed and can handle direct sun.
Soil is not the best.
Something that doesn't get very tall would be nice also.
Thank=you
Ulster County New York
Expert Response
Hi Dave,
there are many options. Here are a few sites with info, including some ground covers for sun and poor soil conditions.
https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/groundcovers/
https://ipm.cahnr.uconn.edu/alternative-lawn-options-for-new-england-landscapes/
