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DF on Jun 03, 2015I also live in florida, central part. We have many large oaks, azaleas grow well around oaks and are easy to care for. Can't remember the name of this flowering bush, (has blue flowers!!) but it grows like crazy under one of my magnolias! Looks like this tree needs some thinning out and maybe a bench and few hardscape decorations? planters with flowers that like shade? Best of luck and post pics whatever you end up doing!Helpful Reply
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Lyn Marino on Jun 03, 2015First thing to do is trim this tree up so that you will have some sun. I live in South Florida and have bromeliads that are shade loving. Also, since it is in your front yard, you could put some lawn chairs and a table and enjoy the out of doors and maybe add a bird bath and feeder.Helpful Reply
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Lori T on Jun 03, 2015Well nothing grows underneath it right, so put some bark there and perhaps a bench.Helpful Reply
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Lee Cunningham Green on Jun 03, 2015One of the things I love about my yard is my oaks, I have2 one in the front yard and one in the back, I trim the under hanging branches so I can walk easily under them, The Blue flowers, are fantastic I am looking to get some of them myself and for that reason, But I love the repreave from the sun these mighty oaks give. as for your yard, I would actually have a flowerbed close to the house to give some color when you are looking out as well as when you are sitting under your lovely tree looking in.Helpful Reply
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Shari on Jun 03, 2015At least from the camera's angle it would appear this tree's canopy needs to be drastically raised (the branches are hanging way too close to the ground). If you don't do anything else, a higher canopy and thinning out the center of the tree would allow more sun to make its way to the area underneath the tree. You probably won't ever have a full, lush patch of grass underneath the tree but allowing more sun through would at least decrease the size of the area where nothing currently grows. Once the canopy is raised and the branches are thinned in the center, you could ask your local garden center for recommendations of a shade-tolerant grass that could be planted around the base of the tree. Another solution would be to lay down a circle of mulch around the base of the tree (after trimming and thinning). Shade tolerant plants or flowers could be planted in the mulched area, if you desire, although oak trees, especially ones this size, have a lot of roots that can sometimes interfere with some (desirable) plants' ability to take root and grow well.Helpful Reply
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Hi on Jun 03, 2015Thanks for all the suggestions greatly appreciated.Helpful Reply
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