About this episode

Jacob Burns discusses suitable groundcovers for areas where grass struggles to grow.

Jacob Burns of the Chicago Botanic Garden recommends some groundcovers for places where grass won't grow!

People in this episode

Guest: Jacob Burns

Topics covered

• groundcovers
• mulch rings
• gardening tips
• landscaping
• plant care

Keywords

• native groundcovers
• mulch
• gardening
• Chicago Botanic Garden
• landscaping tips

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Chicago Botanic Garden

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