What is the best ground cover to plant beneath a shade tree?

What plant(s) grow best under a shade tree

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  • Peggy L Burnette Peggy L Burnette on Feb 13, 2019

    Hi Valerie, here are some suggestions on ground cover that will grow under trees. Hope this will help you. Good luck What is the best ground cover for shaded areas?

    As ground covers for shade go, pachysandra is perfect for these areas because it can cover the ground under the bushes and prevent weeds and other things from growing, giving your foundation garden a neat look. Ajuga – A great creeping evergreen plant that quickly fills in empty areas is ajuga.Apr 5, 2018

    Suggestions For Shade Ground Cover - Gardening Know How

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/ground-covers-for-shade.htm

  • Cindy Cindy on Feb 13, 2019

    Hostas love shade. And, here's the best part, you can divide them every Spring. You will double the total number of plants in the first year alone. They come in a very large number of sizes and colors.

  • Paula Crawford Hastings Paula Crawford Hastings on Feb 13, 2019

    I use vinca with great success.

  • Lynn Sorrell Lynn Sorrell on Feb 14, 2019

    Hostas They come in many sizes shapes and colors. Common Invasives

    The following landscape plants are considered invasive in many parts of the country. If they're invasive in your region, look for alternatives.

    Ground covers

    • bugleweed (Ajuga reptans)
    • crown vetch (Coronilla varia)
    • English ivy (Helix hedera)
    • periwinkle (Vinca minor)