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| We live on the north side of Atlanta, an area which has the characteristics of both Zones 7 & 8, depending on the day. Our particular microculture tends to be more like Zone 8.
We have recently successfully installed Zoysia sod on the front and side of the house. Behind the house is another story. We have an area about 25' X 30' that is the only part of our back yard on which we maintain grass (the rest is best described as woodland, with tall pines, a poplar or two, several hardwoods, and very little understory with paths carved out in the English ivy ground cover). The area is directly adjacent to the east side of the house, with tall trees lining two sides and high decks lining the other two. We don't want to increase the lawn area, but do want to reseed it with something other than the Red Fesque ("Creeping Charlie") that was last planted there. We've pretty much killed off the fesque and are looking for a type of grass that can tolerate 90 to 100 degree heat for several months at a time (approx. June 1 to early Sept.) and can survive with only 3 to 4 hours a day of direct sun. Any suggestions will be welcomed. If pictures are needed, I can upload them tomorrow. Best Wishes--Carl & Margo |
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- Posted by texasredhead z8Texas (My Page) on Wed, Aug 1, 12 at 8:05
| Ground cover. I know of no grass that will grow in the amount of shade you describe. |
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| The problem isn't the shade, as there are a few grasses that will be fine with 3-4 hours of direct sun, it's the heat and humidity. Tall fescue can tolerate that much shade, but the heat and humidity will be its downfall. Shade will actually help in your case as it will keep the area cooler, but disease will be an ever present threat. If you decide to go with tall fescue you will probably have to use fungicides in the summer, provide water in times of drought, and syringe in the hottest weather. |
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