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Recommendation for Grass Type
Posted on 11/29/21 at 7:31 pm
Posted on 11/29/21 at 7:31 pm
I am helping a neighbor redo their backyard and they are looking for the best grass type to plant. This is in Baton Rouge. One of the main concerns is there is an area right outside their back door that gets heavy traffic and is shaded by a large crepe myrtle. The back of the house faces south. There is very little if any grass within a 15 ft area of the back door and they would like the best grass to use in their backyard that will address this issue (heavy traffic / partial sun). The rest of the back gets average sun. Any suggestions are appreciated
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Posted on 11/29/21 at 7:37 pm to Woodsmaster
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Posted on 11/30/21 at 7:12 am to Woodsmaster
I don't think you're going to find any grass that will tolerate the shade and the heavy traffic. If nothing is growing there now, a better grass won't do so much better that you'd be satisfied. If it makes a mud hole when wet, I'd suggest a deck or flagstone with something shade tolerant growing in the cracks.
Posted on 11/30/21 at 11:45 am to Woodsmaster
Bermuda is best for traffic but doesn't tolerate shade very well. St Aug doesn't tolerate foot traffic. Best bet is going to be zoysia. See if you can find JaMur zoysia.
Posted on 11/30/21 at 2:28 pm to ronk
I am building a home in Broussard. Which is cheaper? Bermuda or St. Augustine. I have a 1.3 acre lot FWIW.
Posted on 11/30/21 at 3:36 pm to ShermanTxTiger
You can sod bermuda around the house and then seed it on the rest of the property.
Posted on 11/30/21 at 4:42 pm to Woodsmaster
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The rest of the back gets average sun. Any suggestions are appreciated
Advise them to save their money and time until they prune the surrounding canopy enough to allow proper light for the grass to thrive.
Without adequate sunshine no warm season grass will make it.
Posted on 11/30/21 at 9:47 pm to ronk
Thanks.Zoysia was what I was thinking but wanted some other insights. I am also going to recommend that they install flagstone right off the patio to help with the immediate transition and then use the zoysia. Appreciate everyones input.
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