Lawn / Grass Experts

[Tom Anderson]

I've tried growing St. Augustine for 3 years in a densely shaded area. No luck. Is there any grass that will take in such a really shaded environment?

 

[Jellydonuts]

I planted (sod plugs) some grass called Shadow Turf back in March. It was developed by Texas Tech and is sold through a company called Turfalo in Lubbock. They assert that it can handle 90% shade. So far it seems to be doing well, although not spreading very quickly. If you are interested in it, you might try to find someone that has either used long term or a nursery that will attest to its ability. It is quite expensive and planting sod plugs is very labor intensive.

 

[wolfman]

If Jellys suggestion does not work out you may want to consider planting some sort of shade tolerant groundcover in select areas. Ones that come to mind are liripoe, mondo grass, asian jasmine. Dont confuse mondo grass with turf grass though.

 

[Jellydonuts]

"If Jellys suggestion does not work out you may want to consider planting some sort of shade tolerant groundcover in select areas. Ones that come to mind are liripoe, mondo grass, asian jasmine. Dont confuse mondo grass with turf grass though."

To Wolfman's point, I guess you need ask yourself what you want to accomplish out there. If you are really set on turf grass because you have kids that like to play, or just plain like to mow, you can try my route. However if it is just for appearances or ease of care, I would definately look at a ground cover or even just putting down a nice layer of mulch and appreciating the tree (which is the most important plant in your landscape).

 

[doylehargraves]

Yeah, I'd like a lawn of some sort. The Shadow Turf sounds like a ***** and it is costly, but if it works may be well worth it.
Thanks for the feedback.

 

[TexasEd]

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