"Limei" wrote in message
om...
I don't known the first thing of groundcovering plants. Should I get
seeds or plugs? Any particular nursery recommendation? I live at
suburban washington dc (north). thanks in advance!

Sounds like a job for Pachysandra to me since it will grow in fairly heavy
shade even under evergreen trees and grows to an even height so it gives a
nice carpet effect. I've had some in my yard for seven years and have not
seen it spreading in a menacing manner. Vinca minor is pretty good although
it does seem to spread more. I've never seen seeds for either of these
plants so I guess it will be in plugs or small pots or possibly even
bareroot.
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John McGaw
[Knoxville, TN, USA]
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