Grass for super shady area
I have two very large Maples in my front lawn that provide much shade. Grass is very difficult to grow and maintain. Does anyone have any tried-and-true shade grass seed that you can recommend and where to buy it?
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Heather Freund commented on Shelly Marsh's blog post 'Covered in catkins'
I recently cleaned out my beds in the front yard, and they are now COVERED with little helicopters from our gigantic maples trees. I have box woods and small ornamental grasses planted in the beds. What's the best way to clear out all the…
Shelly Marsh commented on Heather Freund's blog post 'Grass for super shady area'
Hey Heather,
Just browsing a few posts and came across yours. Did you re-seed in the fall? Do you take care of your lawn or do you have a lawn care company care for it? The only reason I ask is that Ryan Lawn & Tree cares for our lawn and they…
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No, but my husband Tim Freund works for Embarq now. Small world!
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Hey Heather,
Great to see you involved in our Savvygardener community! I knew I loved you the minute I saw you...it must be because you love tennis and gardening! Have a great day!
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Sandy Mitchell replied to Heather Freund's discussion 'Box Woods vs. Daylillies'
Heather, I have the same conditions under Red Buds. I have underplanted them with hostas, solomons seal and astillbes with a border of impatiens for color all summer.
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Welcome. Are you related to Phil Freund who use to work for Embarq? If so, tell him Scott Austin says Hi!
Box Woods vs. Daylillies
I planted daylilies under a Red Bud and a Dog Wood in my garden several years ago when the trees were quite young. The trees have since grown to enormous height (I like to think it's all that stinky organic mulch I've been pouring in my garden all these years) and the daylilies are not flourishing in the trees' shade. I've trimmed the trees as much as I'm willing to, but it's still too shady. Is replacing the daylilies with a hedge of boxwoods (to later trim with annuals next spring) a viable…See More
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Grass for super shady area
Posted on September 3, 2009 at 11:24am 1 Comment 0 Favorites
I have two very large Maples in my front lawn that provide much shade. Grass is very difficult to grow and maintain. Does anyone have any tried-and-true shade grass seed that you can recommend and where to buy it?
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- At 11:24am on September 2, 2009,
Shelly Marsh said…
- Hey Heather,
Great to see you involved in our Savvygardener community! I knew I loved you the minute I saw you...it must be because you love tennis and gardening! Have a great day!
Shelly
- At 9:30am on August 20, 2009,
Scott Austin said…
- Welcome. Are you related to Phil Freund who use to work for Embarq? If so, tell him Scott Austin says Hi!
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