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I've got about a 6' x 12' area that gets no sun at all and nothing has ever grown there other than things that have creeped in like vines or whatever, so it's basically just dirt. I'd like to do something quick and easy like lay down some weed mat and mulch, but the tree that's rooted in the area develops a mold problem if the ground surface isn't kept clear of leaves (meaning wet conditions) so I'm concerned that anything I put down will do the same.
Any ideas what I can do with this ground to make it look more civilized? I'm open to almost anything. Thanks.
PS. This is not the same ground area as mentioned in a previous thread of mine.
If I could find the right river rock I'd go that direction but for now I'll probably go with mulch for a quick cure and hopefully get into plants later.
I've been suggested both moss and Clover. Any thoughts on these? Or the mulch?
Be careful with mulch. There are certain ones that spin off black spores that look like mold. My community fired a landscaper because we had to power wash our club house due to these spores. If I recall it is artillery mold.
If I could find the right river rock I'd go that direction but for now I'll probably go with mulch for a quick cure and hopefully get into plants later.
I've been suggested both moss and Clover. Any thoughts on these? Or the mulch?
If moss will grow there I'd recommend that highly. Mossy areas are beautifully green and virtually no-care as well. You can even use them to create miniature landscapes like fairy gardens for extra interest.
If moss will grow there I'd recommend that highly. Mossy areas are beautifully green and virtually no-care as well. You can even use them to create miniature landscapes like fairy gardens for extra interest.
Low light, poor drainage and poor air circulation is an invitation for mold & fungus to grow.
Try using 6 or 8 inch boards to form a border/"raised bed." Lay down 4 inches of gravel, then cover with 2-4 inches of top soil and plant any of the things adapted to grow on the forest floor in moist, low light condiitions as suggested by Gentlearts above-- &/or your fairy garden. Those fairies won't like living in moldy houses either.
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