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Thorny Ground Cover for SW Michigan Zone 5B

11 years ago

Having problem with inconsiderate dog walkers letting their pets do business in front of our bushes. I would like to plant some thick, thorny ground cover to discourage this. In California I have Carissa that does the trick very well, but it isn't hearty to SW Michigan (New Buffalo area). Can someone recommend a nice thorny ground cover that is hearty for SW Michigan Zone 5B?

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Tiffany, purpleinopp Z8b Opp, AL
11 years ago
Motion-detector sprinkler might be easier.

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