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Need Low Maintenance Grasses For Part Shade/Shade

17 years ago

Hi,

I'm looking for suggestions as to what to plant in a border that sits under an old persimmon tree, against a north and a east facing fence. I'd say the area gets bright shade to part sun (it gets a bit of direct sun everyday, in the summer). The border is between 3'-5' deep. I need low maintenance grasses for this area, that are also relatively low in water needs. Any suggestions?

Thanks much!

RM

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donn_
17 years ago
RM..about halfway down the first page of the forum, you'll find two current threads on this subject.
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