Just backfilled a hillside

[TP]

Created a new hillside. I have a nice layer of top soil and
would like to plant a ground cover before the first frost.
Located in upstate, western New York. Something low growing is
fine. Low maintenance and would hold the soil together. Eastern
exposure.
What should I use? I was hoping to just use seed. But I
understand we may need to transplant and seed. Area approx. 200
sq ft. approx. 7 ft drop.

Thanks,
TP

[Charles Newton]

"TP" > wrote in message
...
> Created a new hillside. I have a nice layer of top soil and
> would like to plant a ground cover before the first frost.
> Located in upstate, western New York. Something low growing is
> fine. Low maintenance and would hold the soil together. Eastern
> exposure.
> What should I use? I was hoping to just use seed. But I
> understand we may need to transplant and seed. Area approx. 200
> sq ft. approx. 7 ft drop.
>
> Thanks,
> TP

Vetch. Crown vetch. Made for that kind of thing. Perfect for your area.

[Steveo]

"Charles Newton" > wrote:
> "TP" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Created a new hillside. I have a nice layer of top soil and
> > would like to plant a ground cover before the first frost.
> > Located in upstate, western New York. Something low growing is
> > fine. Low maintenance and would hold the soil together. Eastern
> > exposure.
> > What should I use? I was hoping to just use seed. But I
> > understand we may need to transplant and seed. Area approx. 200
> > sq ft. approx. 7 ft drop.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > TP
>
> Vetch. Crown vetch. Made for that kind of thing. Perfect for your
> area.
>
Beware, vetch is -very- invasive.