Hi, 

We can help with recommendations, but we will need more information first. If you can provide a photo, that would be helpful as well. 

• Is it primarily in sun or shade? 
• What time of day does it receive sun and for how long? 
• Do you have deer or rabbit presence? 
• Is the erosion caused by something in particular like a downspout from a house that should be addressed as well? 
• How many trees are in the area? Are you needing to fit around tree roots?

Thanks, 

Emily

Hi, a mix of sun and shade depending on the time of day.  Sun in the morning hours until about 2:00 at latest, then shade.  Deer come on the property but really don't bother with our yard, rabbits occasionally.  There is a downspout at the edge of the house which goes underground.  That is probably about 75' away.  One large tree in the area, yes we would go around tree roots.  Hopefully you can help.  Thank you.

Hi, 

Thanks for the photos and information. You can reference our Groundcover page for some plant list suggestions. If the soil skews dry then a hardy groundcover is Hay Scented Fern which will fill the slope quickly, but is deciduous and will dieback with a frost in the winter. There are some sedge (Carex) species listed that could work as well. (Both listed on the webpage). You could even mix a few ground covers and let them fill in the space for a mixed woodland appearance.

You can look for plants in plug sizes in large quantities and they be able to fit more easily around large tree roots. Plugs usually come in flats or trays of 25, 50, 100 etc. and you may need to special order them from a garden center. If the slope tends to have a lot of water running down it during a rain event, you can consider planting in some biodegradable erosion cloth that is pinned in place with landscape pins and then cut holes to plant in it. 

If you have further questions, please let us know. 

Emily