| If the area is large, I agree with melissas that you may want to try working on the slope in sections to ensure stability of the slope. This will also make the weed/poison ivy eradication job less overwhelming, and you won't end up with a large bare area of ground to fill in. If the slope is not extremely steep, you might consider starting a rock garden, or terraced type of garden in this area. This will allow easier access to the slope for you so you can weed out any unwanted plants/weeds that may find their way in. A rock garden or a terraced garden will also allow you to work in sections that are separated by barriers from the poison ivy, Pachysandra, and Vinca, all of which tend to be aggressive growers. I would check out the Garden Web's "Hillside Gardening" forum for more ideas on how to plan a garden on a slope at the link below. Good luck! |
Here is a link that might be useful: Garden Web - Hillside gardening
