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Asiatic Jasmine as a Shade-Tolerant Groundcover

Asiatic jasmine performs well in dry, shady "hell strips" between street and curb. It's less aggressive than English ivy but requires annual edging and a single low mowing to remove twiggy growth. Reputed deer-resistant, it forms a dense, attractive mat when maintained.

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