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Q&A - What is a good ground cover for shade?

Question:
What is a good ground cover for shade?

Answer:
Shady areas do not grow grass well, but you can use several other kinds of plants to fill the space. UT Extension Horticulture Specialist Carol Reese says not to grow English Ivy because it will take over. She says that a good choice for a single kind of plant is vinca minor or mondo grass or running liriope. If you want to garden in the shade hostas, ferns and hydrangeas are good choices. There is always the option of just leaving it with a layer of mulch.

Related Resources:
Periwinkle (vinca minor)
Mondo Grass
Liriope
Hosta
Growing Ferns
Hydrangeas
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