We were advised to remove Juniper bushes close to our house (due to fire danger). We did this and now have an area with an expanse of open bare space/dirt. I have been hoping to put some foliage – ground cover – over this space. I was aiming to plant vinca minor in this area – and hoping the planted sections would grow outward – spread out – and ultimately cover over the full area. It is now August – and the planting of this stuff will likely be in late August or the first week of September at the latest. But I have been today advised by some folks that it is not a good idea to plant at this time – too late in the year – and I should wait to do this till next Spring. It was suggested that the plants wouldn’t survive.

I regret removing the junipers – as I liked the way they looked, and it is important to me now to get some green cover over this area soon. So, it is reasonable to go ahead and plant soon – or is that too risky – and should this wait till next spring? Any other thoughts on this agenda appreciated. Thank you.