Ground cover plants
Grass and weeds under the trees can slow down the establishment of the trees, shrubs and other plants considerably, and even mean that some trees don’t make it at all. Persistent weeds can also compete with the new plant. For this reason, it is wise to make use of both a mulch and ground covering plants.
These plants help to quickly cover the soil. By keeping soil covered we can discourage weeds from coming up, saving a lot of weeding time.