Steep Slope Stabilization in Upstate New York Shade

Upstate NY (Zone 4?), 3 years. Steep backyard slope with erosion, defunct concrete pond, large stones shifting. Forsythias, perennials, daylilies. Needs soil-holding shade plants.

Immediate Priorities

1. Stabilize existing terracing
2. Plant ivies (widely available) for quick ground coverage
3. Hardy evergreens with extensive roots in trouble spots—mesh with existing stones
4. Select evergreens liking summer shade/winter sun

Research Resource

GardenWeb for plant research.

Critical Steps

• Ample rich soil/fertilizer for groundcover establishment
• Soil density testing—clay deposits or rock plates may threaten structures

Site-Specific Advice Needed

Photos, soil data, erosion patterns, canopy info needed for accurate recommendations. Email: sdward79@hotmail.com (subject: AllExperts).

David