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Which seed is best for very wet, shady conditions?
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Posted by saintsfan Ohio (My Page) on Mon, Jan 25, 10 at 20:28
| At our campsite we have been having trouble establishing a lawn. There is a thick tree canopy over our lot. In addition to the shade, the ground stays moist seemingly all the time. What is the best grass seed for these types of climates? |
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RE: Which seed is best for very wet, shady conditions?
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| Though considered a weed and a menace by most here, poa trivialis. Also research poa supina (the price scares most away) |
RE: Which seed is best for very wet, shady conditions?
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| I planted Poa trivialis this fall in an area I have that gets very little sun, and has poor drainage. It has done very well, looks great, and tolerates the cold very well. My only concern is that it doesn't tolerate traffic very well, so using it for a campsite that sees a lot of use might not be an ideal application. Poa supina on the other hand does well with traffic, and from what I have read will become the dominant grass in a area that gets a lot of traffic that consists of other less tolerant species. Outside pride sells a mix of poa trivialis and poa supina for precisely this reason. It's a lot less expensive and over time the spreading nature of the supina will out compete the less hardy trivialis. Or you can buy them seperately and make your own mix. |
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