Jonno hits the nerve !!

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Cheers .......... Rheilly P



"Jonno" wrote in message
u...
I'd move house and put in some real grass,and make those kids live in a
real environment where the sun shines, mosquito's bite and dogs bark.
Otherwise concrete with artificial grass would kick ass and really wouldnt
allow your kids to experience real vegetation. this would be for the best
perhaps... Otherwise it seems you have the answers. Go to the local
nursery and ask qeustions get those...
You cant win em all though. I'd move... or become bit of a gardener.

Linda wrote:
Hi, we have a small backyard with a beautiful big tree and lots of shade
during the summer which is great for the kids - not having to worry about
sunscreen when they play outside. It does mean of course that lawn won't
grow - thats fine, we're not big gardeners, and what with regular mowing
and water restrictions it's not an option. But currently there is a mix
of dirt areas, weeds and so forth so it would be nice to have something
semi attractive.
So I'm looking for suggestions - I've been looking at various gardening
sites, and seen ideas such as Vinca Minor, chamomile, moss and of course
mondo grass but I'm sure there must be lots of possibilites I don't know
about.

So prerequisites - low maintenance, suitable for kids to play on, grows
in very shady area during summer, (but tree loses leaves in winter so has
to still survive), ok for humid conditions, drought tolerant (or happy
with grey water every now and then), doesn't cost too much to establish
(very limited budget), and if it was a mozzie deterant that would
absolutely wonderful as we have a problem with them as well when we're
outside.

It doesn't matter if it takes a while to spread, I'm not in a hurry, but
I would like to do something - and if it can be grown from seed that
would be nice and cheap too.

Thanks for any suggestions