I have just finished clearing multiflora rose and japanese honeysuckle from a south-facing slope. Today I raked the thick layer of oak and maple leaves so I could sow Dutch white clover in hopes of creating a more open meadow. But now I worry that the trees will cast too much shade for the clover to grow, and how will I deal with the yearly leaf fall? What is a better groundcover for this situation, one with minimal maintenance as it's a large area and not one that needs to be manicured. Thanks!