Need ideas for shaded areas where grass doesn't grow
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We have some pretty big areas in our back yard where the grass just doesn't grow (maybe due to constant shade). We need ideas as to how to fill that area. There is a huge tree that doesn't grow anything but weeds around it too. Thinking maybe river rocks or some type of coverage with a few shade loving bushes?
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I was planning to make a fairy garden in a spot like that, but then the tree started having issues and I had to cut it down. Now grass is growing there. I'd still love to find a spot for a fairy garden, though!
Hostas are a good choice for shade. There are tons of varieties, too, so you can get a lot of color and contrast.
I love the ideas that this link give you more ideas that you would ever need:
https://www.bhg.com/gardening/plans/shade/
A friend of mine put in wooden planter logs and filled the base of the tree with potting soil and planted hostas all around the tree. We helped her. It was beautiful! No more bare ground and the hostas loved it!
I have a yard with four huge trees in back and front and the neighbors all around me have huge trees also. I have hostas all over the place that just love it.
Hostas do well in the shade, just love them.
Or you could try some herbs in some spots, oregano & thyme for sure.
the should give you some choices. https://www.wildflower.org/collections/collection.php?collection=centex_dry_shade