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Convert a hellstrip into clover (or something else)?
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One thing that I've noticed is that hellstrips are usually compacted to all hell (in the southeast by me at least) since all the utilities guys compact the ground after burying something, so even natives might struggle if they need to be able to shove their roots more than an inch into the ground. I'm all for sprinkling seeds about, but see if you can look for some that are creepers rather than deep taprooters
Wouldn't deep taproots from things like dandelions help break up compacted soil?
Good to know, thank you!! Shallow roots o7