Plant Shade-Loving Perennials in Lieu of Grass

Plant Shade-Loving Perennials in Lieu of Grass

Do you have trouble growing grass? Some trees cast a lot of shade and can make it difficult to grow grass beneath.

Instead of fighting the shade and trying to keep an attractive lawn beneath, why not eliminate the turf area and include some of your favorite shade loving perennials?

As you can see in the photo, we eliminated grass and included some Ferns and Brunnera. Then with the available colors and sizes of Hosta varieties, you can create an interesting Hosta glade underneath your trees. A 2-3” layer of shredded mulch around the plants will finish the look and keep the weeds down. The mulch will also help to retain moisture.

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