Dave,

If you are located in a rural area i'd stay away from junipers. Their natural oils
are very volatile. I'd really look into your state "native" grasses/plant
materials.

Just do a "google" search for " state native plant societies". Native grasses
really root and knit the ground together to prevent erosion.

Alain...Palomar Mountain [where the 200" telescope is]

DavesVideo wrote:

I recently removed an old Deck and am left with a 5' high ugly retaining wall.
I have been filling it in with shale and then dirt and the final result will be
a steep bank with about 45 degree slope. If I don't get some sort of root
system there, it will erode badly. Any suggestions for a good quick growing
ground cover for a steep bank with a fair amount of sun.

Dave
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