Northumberland, United Kingdom

Advice please.
Storm Arwen caused a great deal damage in our garden including fallen trees smashing into these rhododendrons. All cleared now and they’re recovering well. I cleared the area around them today - never really had the chance before. You can see what a large area they fill when fully recovered. When they’ve finished flowering this year I’ll cut off the longish flowering branches to even them up a little. What I’d like some advice on is what to do with the ground under and just surrounding them. Grass hasn’t a chance of surviving. Until they’re established again - which could take a few years, I need to do something to make it more presentable. Thanks.

• 3 Jun, 2022