I’m in Eastern NC zone 8b. I use the trellises for veggies and fruit. I need something for erosion control and weed control that is still walkable. I have 3 little children and snakes are always a concern here in Eastern NC so I want a low lying or “mow-able” ground cover. I’m considering a mixture of Dutch clover and Aubrieta. I’ve also found a ground cover raspberry that I’m considering for the lower portion. Before I do all of that, is there anything native that would work? Low lying, erosion controlling, fast spreading? I’ve been fighting this property for 8 years and I just can’t deal with the weeds anymore or invasive grapevine that someone threw in the woods 😅
by hvrob4
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Please consider native plants instead of exotics that might spread into natural areas and cause harm to native species.
Generally a mix of low growing grasses and sedges is a good idea. Pennsylvania sedge and path rush specifically are great for this purpose.