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Melissa K
(IC: homeowner)
These are from diff points on the slope as well as the steep one leading to the creek bed. I would like to keep the naturalization but want to know what trees to keep and how to open up the area so that it can flow with paths and perennials/bulbs.
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Published November 1st, 2012 5:37 PM
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Judy Grecco on Mar 11, 2014Once you clean up the fallen and broken limbs I think you will be surprised what will start to grow. Birds and little creatures will drop seeds and thing will begin to emerge, now that you have exposed the area to more light. I would not remove everything as some of the existing saplings may be interesting species you never knew about.
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Marion Nesbitt on Apr 06, 2014Lovely area. I agree with curvy areas. Friend had a steep, sloped area, too. He cut into the slope and placed wide, flat stones for steps. Provided safety in going up and down the slope, and made it easier to access areas around them. They fit in with the natural surroundings. Every few years, he resets any which are not tipping back into the slope. If you clean an area well, a compact, shade-tolerant plant called Creeping Jenny with little yellow flowers is a good ground cover to prevent erosion. It adds interest here and there, will fill in the space fairly quickly, and is quite successful in keeping saplings, weeds, etc. from emerging. I have it in my yard to hide an ugly, shaded pit. I keep weeds, etc. out until it gets established. For the brush clippings, you could find an isolated spot to put them. Nature will decompose them in time.
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