Much thanks to everyone who responded. White clover might be just what I
need, based on the article Travis posted.

Rhonda


"Travis" wrote in message
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Natty Dread wrote:
Greetings from Richmond, Virginia, in USDA Zone 7. I bought a new
house in February of this year and have had no success at growing a
lawn so I'm looking for other options. I don't care that much
about having a perfectly manicured lawn, I just want something that
looks green from the street and the house. The yard in question
has heavy brown clay soil, gets full sun all day, provides
recreational space for two good-sized dogs, and is bordered by two
large pin oaks. Due to the size of the yard and the fact that the
contractor who built my house last year basically dumped a bunch of
crap dirt on the lot during construction, amending the soil to
support a lawn would be too expensive and time-consuming to be
practical at this point. (And needless to say, sodding is out of
the question.) Can anyone give me a recommendation for a
dog-friendly ground cover that would grow green under those
conditions? I'd prefer something that grows no more than 6" in
height. I'm asking a lot, I know, but it's worth the question.
Thanks in advance for your help.

White (Dutch) Clover.
http://www.cce.cornell.edu/rensselae...over_sheet.htm

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Travis in Shoreline (just North of Seattle) Washington
USDA Zone 8
Sunset Zone 5