In the SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER we will discuss four landscape plants that have been readily used in sloped areas to reduce erosion of soil. Pachysandra Terminalis with small white flowers in spring has been used in shallow sloped area but is prone to wilt and will spread slowly. Vinca Minor commonly called Periwinkle, has lavender flower in spring is more hardy that Pachysandra and once established, need little care. Both of the above give tailored looking slope protection but will need watering care.

WEB LINK of THE MONTH: www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/envirohort/426-609/426-609.html

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