Suggestions for landscaping a large bare spot in our back yard.

Har32614229
by Har32614229
The area is underneath an oak tree. The area gets afternoon sun but we have not been able to get grass to grow. I was looking for an idea using potted plants or maybe lawn furniture. The area in questions is approximately 20 feet by 8 feet.

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  • Antk8 Antk8 on Feb 18, 2018

    Go to a nursery and ask to see shade loving plants. There are lots of them, in or out of pot

    • Har32614229 Har32614229 on Feb 19, 2018

      Thank you for the suggestion. Another idea given was a bench. Along with potted plants, I think it will work.

  • Debbie  swanson Debbie swanson on Feb 18, 2018

    different sizes of potted plants would look nice

    • Har32614229 Har32614229 on Feb 19, 2018

      Thank you for the suggestion. I was given the suggestion for a bench under the tree. Combined with the plants and maybe rocks, I hope it will not be a eye sore anymore. Thanks, Debbie

  • Linda Linda on Feb 19, 2018

    A bench under the tree might be a nice place to enjoy the shade. Can be a circle of seating for friends and family to join you.

    https://www.pinterest.com/amp/pin/434597432774691622/


    • Har32614229 Har32614229 on Feb 19, 2018

      I like the idea of a bench under the tree. The other ideas I had were plants, potted or out of pots. Great idea. Thank you, Linda

  • Kelly Denoyer Russell Kelly Denoyer Russell on Feb 19, 2018

    Hostas are easy and great

  • Linda Linda on Feb 19, 2018

    Hope you enjoy the build and many days on your bench!

  • Genie Genie on Feb 19, 2018

    I like the idea of a bench and maybe a chair or two if you start using the area. You might consider putting down some pea gravel or something else to walk on. A few potted shade plants would be nice, but please consider that oak trees are susceptible to root rot; there is a fungus that attacks them, so don't use a lot of water around them.

  • Janet Harden Janet Harden on Feb 19, 2018

    Sunset has a section on what grows well under oaks.

    also I think that the potted plants and a bench are great ideas. what better way to enjoy the shade of the oak tree.