Ground Cover Need for Under Bushes

you could try something like lily of the valley. it'll smell good in spring and the rest of the year just be pretty green. impatients might also work but they'd have to be replanted every year.

Hi M. K,

Not sure if you've ever purchased from an online nursery. I have had good luck with the plants I've received and I like that I can choose things that are a little different than what is sitting at the local stores. Plus, the prices are quite a bit better in most cases.

Anyway, I have used Spring Hill Nursery with good success. www.springhillnursery.com

they have a unique search feature to find virtually anything you are looking for, for your situation. They have something called Lush Pachysandra, which boasts it is uniquely perfect for planting under pine trees as a ground cover.

If you dont like that, there is also Purple Wintercreeper and Wintergreen, (which has pretty red berries on it and reminds me of holly in that way) I believe both are evergreen so it won't get ugly in the winter.

If you are not comfortable buying it online, perhaps you could see if your local nursery carries these, or can order them for you. I Think SIDS on Naper/Plainfield and 111th street in Bolingbrook is willing to do this for customers...they may already have it, but you may find the online price more attractive.

Good luck with your problem spot!

Happy Gardening :)

~J.~

Hi M.,
hostas are great in shade,Astilbe,bleeding heart,Pachysandra,
all shade plants.Good luck
Marion

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