Quote:
Originally Posted by Rizzo
Maybe someone here can add some landscaping recommendation. A few of us in my condo building want to landscape the avenue parkway. The tall ash trees with shallow roots make grass impossible. It only grows in the areas in sunshine. What is the low ground cover plant I see in the shade seemingly everywhere in Chicago? I'm looking for a shrub that will ultimately spread over the whole area and I might add some edging or paver blocks. CDOT came through and re-did a bunch of walks and our driveway for free, so I feel comfortable moving forward with a large landscaping project since the ROW won't be disturbed for some time.
|
My parents have had English Ivy as ground cover for years in their shady backyard. Keep in mind it does require regular trimming with a weed wacker to maintain an even-ish height and to avoid creeping up any nearby vertical surfaces so however your HOA handles landscaping that will need to be included.