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Groundcovers for Dry Shade

Central Texas Gardener takes brand-new and seasoned gardeners down a sustainable garden path with organic techniques, water-wise plants, and homegrown food. Get design inspiration, hands-on how-to, and behind-the-scenes tours of Texas gardeners at home.

Groundcovers for Dry Shade

Season 19 Episode 7 | 26m 46s | CC

Tom Spencer and Michelle Pfluger from Green 'n Growing in Pflugerville select drought-tough groundcovers to replace grass or fill in shady spots to attract wildlife. On tour, visit a healing garden. Daphne explains why to firm soil around new plants, but why not to compact or till it otherwise. Merrideth Jiles from The Great Outdoors picks drought and hard freeze survivors.

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