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[lil-minx92 10]

Hi

I have a privet hedge around my front garden, but its a bit sparse at the bottom (I assume the previous owner didnt trim it back frequently enough as it grew to keep it dense), hence you can see bare earth and the twiggy stems of the privet. 

 

Looking for a ground covering plant that spreads &  sits low & tightly on the ground to suppress weeds and cover the bare soil up and give a 'green carpet' appearance. I'm not too bothered whether it has nice flowers or not but it would be a bonus. Id prefer evergreen or at least perennial. Its obviously quite a shady location. 

 

Maybe another option is to plant more privet to 'fill the gap'?

 

Thanks

[Thorpist 72]

Hi

Your problem is the privet will dry out the soil underneath, adding compost will help Assuming it's quite dry take a look at this plant   Liriope muscari.

If is has damper conditions a Bergenia may fit the bill.

[Guest]

What about Periwinkle.

[lil-minx92 10]

13 minutes ago, jan2665 said:

What about Periwinkle.

Thanks guys. After much research I went for the Periwinkle! - Vinca Minor - Ralph Shugert.