> -----Original Message----- > From: thechat-bounces at lists.evolt.org > [mailto:thechat-bounces at lists.evolt.org] On Behalf Of Sean German > Sent: 19 April 2005 18:19 > To: 'The evolt.org social mailing list ' > Subject: [thechat] Alternative to English ivy? > > Howdy, > > Reaching out to all the green thumbs out there, I'm looking > for some low-maintenance ground cover and like the look of > English ivy (hedera helix). I don't like how aggressively it > will spread and potentially threaten trees in the area. Has anyone suggested pachysandra? http://www.fertilizer.com/garden/groundcovers/pachysandra.htm It will grow to a foot, but most people cut it back to make an excellent ground cover. Cheers, Sabrina -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.10.2 - Release Date: 21/04/2005