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I am a very non-gardener. But, I need a groundcover to cover an area
about 400sq ft. I live in eastern PA. the area is a somewhat sloped and is partial shade. I want something inexpensive that grows, spreads quickly. OK if it is invasive. I want it to choke out weeds. prefer something that is not too high, say 6" or so. Also, is it too late to plant it now (mid Oct)? thanks |
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ups.com... I am a very non-gardener. But, I need a groundcover to cover an area about 400sq ft. I live in eastern PA. the area is a somewhat sloped and is partial shade. I want something inexpensive that grows, spreads quickly. OK if it is invasive. I want it to choke out weeds. prefer something that is not too high, say 6" or so. Also, is it too late to plant it now (mid Oct)? thanks Lamium "Beacon Silver" will do the trick. Works nicely in Western NY, so your climate won't present any problems. Spreads quickly, but easy to pull if it travels to spots where you don't want it. In this picture, it looks more like a mound than a ground cover, but we don't know what's underneath the plant: http://www.stauder.net/bildearkiv/Lamium%20maculatum%20'Beacon%20Silver'%20RS.jpg It's the light colored patch near the bottom. Pachysandra will also work, but it spreads more slowly. |
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Another possibility is ajuga, but it might be too invasive for you. Spreads
fairly rapidly and takes no prisoners. http://tinyurl.com/4xb9k |
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JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
Lamium "Beacon Silver" will do the trick. Works nicely in Western NY, so your climate won't present any problems. Spreads quickly, but easy to pull if it travels to spots where you don't want it. JSB, you're in the Rochester NY area, right? That's not Western NY, honey. That's the Finger Lakes Region! There is a difference between the two in weather patterns and heat domes. I know WNY. I spent far too much of my life in Chautauqua County. I miss Rachacha, though |
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"Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message
... On 10/17/07 10:05 PM, in article , " wrote: I am a very non-gardener. But, I need a groundcover to cover an area about 400sq ft. I live in eastern PA. the area is a somewhat sloped and is partial shade. I want something inexpensive that grows, spreads quickly. OK if it is invasive. I want it to choke out weeds. prefer something that is not too high, say 6" or so. Also, is it too late to plant it now (mid Oct)? thanks Euphorbia cyparissias Cypress Spurge - does well here in NH. Does reseed some and doesn't seem mind sun or shade. Mine is one a hill. Cheryl Do deer mess with it, or don't you have those monsters in your neighborhood? |
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On 10/18/07 9:17 AM, in article ,
"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote: "Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message ... On 10/17/07 10:05 PM, in article , " wrote: I am a very non-gardener. But, I need a groundcover to cover an area about 400sq ft. I live in eastern PA. the area is a somewhat sloped and is partial shade. I want something inexpensive that grows, spreads quickly. OK if it is invasive. I want it to choke out weeds. prefer something that is not too high, say 6" or so. Also, is it too late to plant it now (mid Oct)? thanks Euphorbia cyparissias Cypress Spurge - does well here in NH. Does reseed some and doesn't seem mind sun or shade. Mine is one a hill. Cheryl Do deer mess with it, or don't you have those monsters in your neighborhood? Don't touch it. In fact nothing seems to touch it. Want some? |
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Cheryl Isaak wrote in
: On 10/18/07 9:17 AM, in article , "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote: Euphorbia cyparissias Cypress Spurge - does well here in NH. Does reseed some and doesn't seem mind sun or shade. Mine is one a hill. Do deer mess with it, or don't you have those monsters in your neighborhood? Don't touch it. In fact nothing seems to touch it. Want some? i can ferry it over. i'll be in Rochester turkey weekend. i may be out there earlier if a certain real estate guy gets his act together & sets up an appointment (263 acres, 1 mile river frontage, 4 bed/2.5 bath house, barn. yeah!) lee -- Question with boldness even the existence of god; because if there be one, he must more approve the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear. - Thomas Jefferson |
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On 10/18/07 10:35 AM, in article
, "enigma" wrote: Cheryl Isaak wrote in : On 10/18/07 9:17 AM, in article , "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote: Euphorbia cyparissias Cypress Spurge - does well here in NH. Does reseed some and doesn't seem mind sun or shade. Mine is one a hill. Do deer mess with it, or don't you have those monsters in your neighborhood? Don't touch it. In fact nothing seems to touch it. Want some? i can ferry it over. i'll be in Rochester turkey weekend. i may be out there earlier if a certain real estate guy gets his act together & sets up an appointment (263 acres, 1 mile river frontage, 4 bed/2.5 bath house, barn. yeah!) lee Sounds like a plan..... C |
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"Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message
... On 10/18/07 9:17 AM, in article , "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote: "Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message ... On 10/17/07 10:05 PM, in article , " wrote: I am a very non-gardener. But, I need a groundcover to cover an area about 400sq ft. I live in eastern PA. the area is a somewhat sloped and is partial shade. I want something inexpensive that grows, spreads quickly. OK if it is invasive. I want it to choke out weeds. prefer something that is not too high, say 6" or so. Also, is it too late to plant it now (mid Oct)? thanks Euphorbia cyparissias Cypress Spurge - does well here in NH. Does reseed some and doesn't seem mind sun or shade. Mine is one a hill. Cheryl Do deer mess with it, or don't you have those monsters in your neighborhood? Don't touch it. In fact nothing seems to touch it. Want some? I might. First, I need to do a bit of research about how much dryness and acidity it'll put up with. I'm looking for something to grow under a pine tree, a miserable environment. It can rain for 3 days straight and under that tree, it'll still be just damp. |
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"enigma" wrote in message
. .. Cheryl Isaak wrote in : On 10/18/07 9:17 AM, in article , "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote: Euphorbia cyparissias Cypress Spurge - does well here in NH. Does reseed some and doesn't seem mind sun or shade. Mine is one a hill. Do deer mess with it, or don't you have those monsters in your neighborhood? Don't touch it. In fact nothing seems to touch it. Want some? i can ferry it over. i'll be in Rochester turkey weekend. i may be out there earlier if a certain real estate guy gets his act together & sets up an appointment (263 acres, 1 mile river frontage, 4 bed/2.5 bath house, barn. yeah!) lee Which river? |
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On 10/18/07 1:21 PM, in article ,
"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote: "Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message ... On 10/18/07 9:17 AM, in article , "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote: "Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message ... On 10/17/07 10:05 PM, in article , " wrote: I am a very non-gardener. But, I need a groundcover to cover an area about 400sq ft. I live in eastern PA. the area is a somewhat sloped and is partial shade. I want something inexpensive that grows, spreads quickly. OK if it is invasive. I want it to choke out weeds. prefer something that is not too high, say 6" or so. Also, is it too late to plant it now (mid Oct)? thanks Euphorbia cyparissias Cypress Spurge - does well here in NH. Does reseed some and doesn't seem mind sun or shade. Mine is one a hill. Cheryl Do deer mess with it, or don't you have those monsters in your neighborhood? Don't touch it. In fact nothing seems to touch it. Want some? I might. First, I need to do a bit of research about how much dryness and acidity it'll put up with. I'm looking for something to grow under a pine tree, a miserable environment. It can rain for 3 days straight and under that tree, it'll still be just damp. It works on a sandy slope and it is growing around some scrub juniper..... C |
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"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in
: "enigma" wrote in message . .. i can ferry it over. i'll be in Rochester turkey weekend. i may be out there earlier if a certain real estate guy gets his act together & sets up an appointment (263 acres, 1 mile river frontage, 4 bed/2.5 bath house, barn. yeah!) Which river? Black River. yeah, Tug Hill plateau. i like snow that house is a bit less than 2 hours to Rochester. close, but far enough to keep the relatives from just 'popping in' ... lee |
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"enigma" wrote in message
. .. "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in : "enigma" wrote in message . .. i can ferry it over. i'll be in Rochester turkey weekend. i may be out there earlier if a certain real estate guy gets his act together & sets up an appointment (263 acres, 1 mile river frontage, 4 bed/2.5 bath house, barn. yeah!) Which river? Black River. yeah, Tug Hill plateau. i like snow that house is a bit less than 2 hours to Rochester. close, but far enough to keep the relatives from just 'popping in' ... lee Nice area. |
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