What to do under the oak tree where grass won't grow?




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Hello. I live in Katy and know about our beautiful big oak trees. You could loosen the soil in the area the tree canopy covers, put some new soil down and plant monkey grass. If you don't care for monkey grass, Google plants for heavy shade in Houston Tx. You'll get a list of plants that will take the shade and heat we have most of the year.
Have you tried azalea plants? In Florida, most of the large yes in yards have azaleas and or crotons under them. They do beautifully under trees because they do well under shade
Oops..trees, not "yes". Auto correct :(
Would you consider a small wooden planter and fill it with hostas or some plants that like shade? There is a wide variety of hostas available including variegated ones that really add variety and beauty to a yard. My dearest friend had your problem with her oak trees and that is what we did. It really decorated her front and side yard.
I love hostas! Have tried putting some in the ground there and they didn't do well. I'm thinking this oak puts out some enzymes at the soil level that doesn't do well. But I admit I hadn't considered planters or even raised beds. Thank you for the idea.
You will probably have to amend the soil for anything to live. The big oak sucks up all of the nutrients.
They sure are beautiful though.