Try Pachysandra for Ground Cover

I have 2 suggestions. Pachysandra is great for covering the area around a tree where, because of shade or shallow tree roots, grass is difficult to grow. Like all ground covers, it fills in nicely after a year or three, while still being easy to control.

My second suggestion is to be careful not to pick a ground cover that is too vigorous. You may end up with too much of a good thing. Think kudzu.

By Jack from Boston, MA