Re: A more tree-friendly ground cover than grass
KerryWKnorr@csi.com
Sun, 8 Nov 1998 11:25:16 -0600
There are a number of clovers that work very well. They provide ground cover, and fix a little bit of N as well. Clovers and alfalfa (don't use alfalfa) have little spring loaded stamen that whack honey bees in the head when they attempt to get the necter. As a consequence, stinging bees are discouraged by clovers and small non-stinging bees such as leaf cutters are encouraged.
Besides, it gives the leaf cutters something better to work with than rose leaves.
Best regards,
KWK