8a zone. There is a big oak tree overlooking this side of my yard and I made the mistake of leaving fallen leaves for so long that all the “grass” was killed off. This side of my yard is slightly more elevated than the opposite side, so all the rainwater washes through my fence, around my porch and pools on the other side lol. You can see the pattern of the runoff in these images and the ground is pretty sandy.
What can I put down here to help stabilize things? I don’t own this house but my landlord doesn’t care. I’ve thought about clover but not sure if would thrive in these conditions or be effective? Do I need to add topsoil?
by irisflame
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Research native plants in your area. If you have any native plant nurseries nearby, you can ask there as well.
Also, look for a local mulch supplier. Mulch is going to be your best friend if you want to stabilize the soil.