Or, maybe you have tried planting grass under an evergreen and your grass died on you.
Or, have you tried planing various kinds of flowers, only to be similarly disappointed?
What Is the Problem?
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Planting under evergreen trees such aseastern white pinesis challenging.
It is largely a myth that this is due tosoil acidity.
In fact, evenplants that grow well in acidic soilsoften struggle under pine trees.
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If you have your heart set on grass, trytall fescue grass(Festuca arundinacea).
Many people find this jot down of grass to be weedy-looking.
But there are many more attractive alternatives that you’re free to find amongflowering ground covers.
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Also, to choke out weeds under a tree, a ground cover must be vigorous.
Plantagineavariety thatbears nice flowers.
Vinca vine(Vinca minor) is valued for its glossy leaves and blue flowers.
Vinca, however, can be invasive, so weigh this factor into your decision to grow it.
It offers white, bell-shaped flowers that are very fragrant.
These exotics often crowd out indigenous plants.
Or, landscape rock works fine, too.
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