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ground cover for high traffic area
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Posted by kritrey 7 (My Page) on Tue, Jun 2, 09 at 21:55
| I am looking for a ground cover that can withstand high traffic (3 great danes). It would go on a hill that is too steep to mow and looks like has a small erosion problem. I want something that can be planted and look like something other than virginia red clay and can withstand the running of dogs. I know I am asking a lot... I would also like for it to be something that does not grow tall but stays close to the ground for easy dog clean up. Any suggestions are appreciated. |
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RE: ground cover for high traffic area
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| I'll make sure to be more observant the next time at the nursery or driving around town for SUPERPLANT. |
RE: ground cover for high traffic area
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| HA! I know I am asking for a lot. I am hoping to find something at least close to the perfect plant so I dont have to do it again. And of course anything to cover the red mud is a life saver. |
RE: ground cover for high traffic area
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| Look at 'creeping thymus.' |
RE: ground cover for high traffic area
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| I would try Ajuga reptans (Bugleweed). |
RE: ground cover for high traffic area
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My 2 fav ground covers are creeping phlox and Ajuga.
The dogs may not like walking on the phlox, it's a bit sprickly, the Ajuga I walk on all the time on my slope to get to other areas.
Both fill in quickly. |
RE: ground cover for high traffic area
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| Creeping jenny seems to hold up in my yard. It is close to the ground. The leaves are relatively large about 3/4 to 1" round and it grows quickly so you can establish a patch inexpensively. The thing I don't like about it is the yellow flowers, not my favorite color. |
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