Shade tree

[summit]

Its come towards that time of year where I am working on my lawn. I have this large shade tree that blocks a good bit of sunlight from a 10 foot by 4 foot section of lawn. The rest of the lawn looks decent considering water restriction and a very hot summer. Does anyone have any suggestions on type of grass and how to work around my problem? Thanks broskis.

 

[Gothgar]

fake

 

[summit]

Originally posted by: Gothgar
fake

can't my neighborhood community does not allow it.

 

[HannibalX]

In my lawn the most lush areas are under the shade of my large oak trees. ???

 

[Descartes]

I'd mulch it and put down a mix of shade-tolerant plants. Hostas, some Hydrangeas, Deadnettle, etc. For ground cover, my favorite is Vinca Minor.

Don't bother with the grass.

 

[summit]

what type of grass are you growing? my sod died quickly after it was laid down last year.

 

[nakedfrog]

I have one patch of grass under the large oak in my front yard that I like much more than the rest of my grass. It grows more slowly, and it's softer/finer, feels great on bare feet. I should take a pic so someone can identify it for me, I'd love to have a whole lawn of the stuff.

 

[imported_weadjust]

Location?? Different grass for different climates.

 

[Leros]

Perhaps you can plant a type of grass that likes low light. It can naturally blend in with the current grass.

 

[archiloco]

there is a shade resistant strain of floratam sod called "amerishade" really expensive but likes the shade
http://www.turfgrassamerica.com/Product.aspx?ProdID=104