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Ground Cover
vickih61

ground cover under evergreen

8 years ago

I have a large evergreen under which the weeds just THRIVE! I am tired of constantly weeding under there so I plan to put in some ground cover that I hope will grow quickly to smother weed growth. I love vinca minor but it does not establish quickly. (I have it elsewhere in the yard.)Could anyone tell me if Sweet Woodruff would be a better choice? I need something to grow FAST. central Ohio, zone 6a, clay soil - although this particular soil might be slightly more acid from the pine tree.

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  • 8 years ago

    Both of those prefer shade so if that is the light condition under the evergreen, then either could work. I do not find sweet woodruff very good at keeping weeds down - doesn't grow thickly enough and being deciduous, is not present for much of the year.

    btw, pine trees or any other conifers have virtually no impact on soil pH :-) That's a pretty firm garden myth.

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