Just backfilled a hillside
 

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

"TP" wrote in message
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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.

"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.