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Best sod for shady area of yard that won't seem to grow grass?
Posted on 3/20/24 at 3:13 pm
Posted on 3/20/24 at 3:13 pm
It's been spotty at best but this winter seemed to kill it all. The side yard between mine and my neighbors house, shady most of the time. I have sprinklers over there that I run but it's never done well. Any suggestions welcome. Live in north Dallas so the Temps hot and the rest of the lawn is st. Augustine. Assuming that was what was originally over there that died.
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Posted on 3/20/24 at 3:23 pm to Themicah86
I just learned about SPF 30 KBG today. Thanks Puffoluffagus!
Not sod, but people in your area have it, and it works. Inexpensive too. Performs better in partial shade than full sun. Withstands heat and drought.
I think I’m gonna order some for shady areas too.
Texas folk
Seeds
Not sod, but people in your area have it, and it works. Inexpensive too. Performs better in partial shade than full sun. Withstands heat and drought.
I think I’m gonna order some for shady areas too.
Texas folk
Seeds
Posted on 3/20/24 at 3:30 pm to bayoubengals88
Interesting, I have a spot similar to the OP that has been progressively getting worse.
Posted on 3/21/24 at 8:13 am to Themicah86
St Aug has pretty good shade tolerance, but remember no warm season turfgrass can take full shade. Eventually, they all die back.
If the shade is due to a tree, consider thinning the canopy to provide more sunlight to the grass below.
Going with a ground cover is another option. They take shade really well.
If the shade is due to a tree, consider thinning the canopy to provide more sunlight to the grass below.
Going with a ground cover is another option. They take shade really well.
Posted on 3/21/24 at 8:48 am to sosaysmorvant
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Going with a ground cover is another option. They take shade really well.
Forgive my ignorance here, but are you referring to something like a clover?
Posted on 3/21/24 at 8:52 am to Themicah86
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Forgive my ignorance here, but are you referring to something like a clover?
A lot of people in Louisiana plant Jasmine, etc. around trees. Iron plants around oak trees is also popular.
This post was edited on 3/21/24 at 8:54 am
Posted on 3/21/24 at 9:02 am to bayoubengals88
Bengals, what’s your opinion on this. I have 419 (obviously), and there is a small area, maybe about 1,000 sq feet that has thinned out over the years due to shade from the house. It doesn’t get significant sun (6-8+ hours) until mid May. It’s always late to break out of dormancy because of the lack of sun, and I just push it hard once it does to thicken it up.
Would you re-sod that area every 5 years or so, or sod/seed a more shade tolerant grass? I like the uniform look, but it’s not uniform now as everything is green except for that area which is only 25% greened up right now.
Would you re-sod that area every 5 years or so, or sod/seed a more shade tolerant grass? I like the uniform look, but it’s not uniform now as everything is green except for that area which is only 25% greened up right now.
Posted on 3/21/24 at 9:44 am to Tifway419
I'd look into Tahoma 31. It is a newer variety of bermuda that has shown to have some shade tolerance.
Posted on 3/21/24 at 9:47 am to ronk
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I'd look into Tahoma 31. It is a newer variety of bermuda that has shown to have some shade tolerance.
Do you think it would blend well?
I have a similar issue as 419 but less SF, maybe 500 SF. It's not terrible, but may be something I might look into if you feel as though it wouldn't be a glaring difference visually between the 419.
Posted on 3/21/24 at 10:17 am to Tifway419
quote:I'm in a similar situation. I can be a guinea pig for the board, but it'll take about 15-16 months to see how the SPF 30 would handle our heat and humidity.
Bengals, what’s your opinion on this. I have 419 (obviously), and there is a small area, maybe about 1,000 sq feet that has thinned out over the years due to shade from the house. It doesn’t get significant sun (6-8+ hours) until mid May. It’s always late to break out of dormancy because of the lack of sun, and I just push it hard once it does to thicken it up.
Would you re-sod that area every 5 years or so, or sod/seed a more shade tolerant grass? I like the uniform look, but it’s not uniform now as everything is green except for that area which is only 25% greened up right now.
It works well around DFW if watered, but they only have the heat.
Puffoluffagus currently has SPF 30 (learned about it from him) so we'll want to see how his looks this July and August.
But to answer your question directly I'd think a TTTF/KBG mix could be well worth a try. It's not expensive.
Posted on 3/21/24 at 10:55 am to bayoubengals88
Thanks guys. I was thinking about seeding that area this fall just for some winter fun. Well keep in touch and I’ll check in to see how Puff’s does in the heat.
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