"FardinA" wrote in message
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Hi There,
My lawn (Kentucky Blue grass 70% and the rest is something else) is not
growing very well on sides of my house. Both sides do not receive
enough sunlight (maximum 1-2 hour/day). As a result I do have very thin
lawn and one area is recently attacked by white powdery stuff ( I think
it is mildew). I have decided to come up with a plan to fix my lawn
problem once and for all. There are some options that I like to have
your feedback
1- Use gravel on both sides, and kiss goodbye the lawn on both sides.
2- Use shade tolerant grass. This needs reseeding the grass.

I'd rather to have lush grass on both sides, however I am not sure if
shade tolerant grass will give me thick lawn. If not, then I would take
the first option.
Please advise me of your suggestion.
FYI, I am living in zone 3 in Canada.

I had a problem area on the east side of my house. Not only was it on the
east, but there is another house pretty close and some trees. I removed all
the grass and replaced it with a walkway and plants. The walkway bisects
the area and is flanked with shrubs and perennials. There are many great
shade perennials and a smaller number of shrubs that can grow in shade. The
walkway can be as simple as mulch or gravel or as grand as pavers,
flagstone, or decorative concrete. I can't give you any good ideas for
plants for zone 3, but you can see some pictures of the area I converted
from grass to garden he

http://groups.msn.com/laurelridgegar...to&PhotoID=668

http://groups.msn.com/laurelridgegar...to&PhotoID=673