Nothing, not even grass, seems to grow very well under a Pine tree. Does anyone know any tricks? What is it that kills the growth from under it?
2007-05-15 17:00:10 · 5 answers · asked by shade_under_water 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I find Lilly of the Valley, Bleeding Hearts, or hostas are a good start. You can try any shade loving plant. You may need to add a bit of good compost to get it started. It needs plenty of water to get it's roots established.
2007-05-15 17:18:56 · answer #1 · answered by erdaite 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any plant that likes acidic conditions will grow under pine trees. Fallen pine needles acidify the soil under pine trees as they decompose. Anything in the Ericaceae family will do wonderfully under pine trees: Azaleas, rhododendrons, erica, blueberries, etc. It depends on the zone you live in as well, but those are a start!
2016-05-19 16:27:54 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Azaleas love the acidic soil found around pine trees. there's a park near out house with pine tree's and azaleas... course, not sure if they would like Canada.......
2007-05-15 17:27:28 · answer #3 · answered by flyaway_far 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lack of light kills most but also needles. Try a ivy typ plant
2007-05-15 17:03:15 · answer #4 · answered by motergradersam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hosta's
2007-05-15 17:08:40 · answer #5 · answered by farmgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋