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



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Janet Pizaro on Jan 04, 2018
https://www.wildflower.org/expert/show.php?id=2427Helpful Reply -
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Kat on Jan 04, 2018
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.Helpful Reply -
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Kim on Jan 04, 2018
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 shadeHelpful Reply -
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Kim on Jan 04, 2018
Oops..trees, not "yes". Auto correct :(Helpful Reply -
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DesertRose on Jan 04, 2018
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.Helpful Reply -
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Joffler on Jan 04, 2018
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.Helpful Reply -
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Kat on Jan 04, 2018
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.Helpful Reply -
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