"RJS" wrote in message
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Hi,

Our backyard has about 8 huge walnut trees. We want to create an English
style garden within this area which obviously is quite shady. We've heard
that walnut trees poison the soil and not everything can grow in this
area -
would someone offer suggestions as to what would be good to plant in this
garde?

I have a huge English Walnut and yes, it is difficult to get even grass to
grow under it. My riding mower has great suction and I mow frequently to
keep the debris cleaned up so my grass will grow. If you plant anything
else, keep in mind the maintenance of cleaning up the walnut debris.