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We live in the wet PNW. Is there a grass like St. Augustine that will
crowd out weeds that does well in a wet area?

Wet area like a bog or wet area just because it's the PNW with a
reputation
for rain and damp? If it's the first, there are no turf grasses that
will
grow in a perpetually wet spot - you will need bog plants for this
purpose.
If it's the second, most nurseries in the area carry blends of lawn
grass
seeds that are recommended for the PNW. These are cool season grasses
that
thrive in our climate, which is not nearly as wet as most folks think.
Any
lawn that is healthy and well prepared ( good soil, drainage, proper
seed
bed) and properly maintained (frequent light mowings, periodic deep
waterings and moderate fertilization) will be extremely able to crowd
out
weeds.

pam - gardengal


Thanks. We've got creeping buttercups and NOTHING I do gets rid of
them but herbicide (which I'd rather not use.)

Buttercups are tough :-( They're an indication of poor soil fertility and
less than ideal drainage, so you need to do some work on your soil. The good
news is that in doing so, you should be able to remove most if not all of
the buttercups. Without understanding what is causing the drainage problem,
it's tough to suggest remedies for that specifically, but at the very least
you need to add some organic matter like compost to increase soil fertility.
It won't hurt the drainage, either. Once you improve soil conditions, you'll
have a much better chance of growing a decent lawn.

pam - gardengal