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winter ground cover for Maine
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Posted by whiteelk z3 ME (My Page) on Fri, Jul 29, 05 at 21:59
Does anyone know what would be a good winter ground cover that will grow in Maine? I am looking to better my soil of all nutrients as right now I mostly have clay for soil. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
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RE: winter ground cover for Maine
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I have low bush blueberries as a ground cover...the plants came from Maine.
Also in sun, I have Bearberry...it likes it kind of sandy+poor,not heavy clay, but it makes an amazing ground cover.
Creeping Juniper shrubs? I have a mass of these, they don't require much for soil. There is a creeping cypress, microbiota, that I think would be hardy.
That's all I can think of that might be OK for Z3. |
RE: winter ground cover for Maine
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| what about winter rye or buckwheat would that be a possibility |
RE: winter ground cover for Maine
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The buckwheat will frost kill. I use this in spring/summer and turn under before it sets seed.
I think winter rye will hold up well. I have used it a few times in my vegetable garden-Z4; turned it under in early spring.
So, you are really looking for a 'green manure' crop to enhance the soil, not a 'decorative cover'.
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RE: winter ground cover for Maine
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I am trying to restore my soil back to organic standards and again thank you
if you would like to correspond privately feel free to email me at standingcrowdog@yahoo.com
white elk |
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