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Establishing new lawn (shade)
Greetings, I am interested in establishing a new lawn (or groundcover) in a front yard in Chapel Hill. The yard is mostly shaded by a huge oak tree and a huge holly tree. I was reading about St Augustine grass and how it is very wel suited for shady areas, but don't necessarily want the maintenance that "grass" grass will bring. Does anyone have suggestions to proffer, pro or con, about lawns in shade vs. groundcover? And what kind, etc? Thanks KJ -- --- "One more drink, and I'll be belligerent!" -- Isaiah, accepting another drink, Mardi Gras 2003 http://www.ibiblio.org/kelly -=*= kelly @ unc.edu |
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Establishing new lawn (shade)
they only thing that will grow under a large oak is rocks....
That said...grass is not going to grow - you can get it started but it will die in the summer. Spreading or clumping liriope would be a good choice GL Tomatolord "Kelly Garner" wrote in message ... Greetings, I am interested in establishing a new lawn (or groundcover) in a front yard in Chapel Hill. The yard is mostly shaded by a huge oak tree and a huge holly tree. I was reading about St Augustine grass and how it is very wel suited for shady areas, but don't necessarily want the maintenance that "grass" grass will bring. Does anyone have suggestions to proffer, pro or con, about lawns in shade vs. groundcover? And what kind, etc? Thanks KJ -- --- "One more drink, and I'll be belligerent!" -- Isaiah, accepting another drink, Mardi Gras 2003 http://www.ibiblio.org/kelly -=*= kelly @ unc.edu |
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Establishing new lawn (shade)
There are very few types of grass that will grow in the shade of an oak
tree. I've had very good success with Persian ivy, however. It made it through the winter with style, and is now putting out new shoots. Doesn't climb trees, and has very handsome dark green foliage. MAC |
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MAC wrote: There are very few types of grass that will grow in the shade of an oak tree. I've had very good success with Persian ivy, however. It made it through the winter with style, and is now putting out new shoots. Doesn't climb trees, and has very handsome dark green foliage. I should mention that my other criteria is little to no heavy maintenance (aside from raking as needed, mowing, etc). I'm hesitant about ivy because my experience with ivies has been - spread, take over, spread, invade!! But Persian ivy, can you tell me a little more? can it also be walked on w/o dying? This yard is a front yard that does not get much foot traffic but is slated to have some other beds put in, etc. Cheers KJ -- --- "One more drink, and I'll be belligerent!" -- Isaiah, accepting another drink, Mardi Gras 2003 http://www.ibiblio.org/kelly -=*= kelly @ unc.edu |
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I'm hesitant about ivy because my experience with ivies has been -
spread, take over, spread, invade!! But Persian ivy, can you tell me a little more? can it also be walked on w/o dying? This will be the second year for the Persian ivy in my side yard, and so far it has spread very slowly. Rather than walk on it, I've put down patio stones between the plants. Don't know if it would take foot traffic or not. MAC |
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