need grass

[CrealBilly]

I'm looking for some grass seed that will grow in a shady gravel / black dirt area...

Thanks

 

[DaveO]

Your best bet would be either a turf type Fescue seed or if the shade is really dense a Creeping Red Fescue seed could work. The CRF turf is very fine and not very tolerant to foot traffic.
I generally tell my clients if an area isn't ideal for growing turf don't even try. It's hard enough to grow turf around these parts in ideal conditions.
Is it an area that will receive a lot of foot traffic, or are you just wanting to cover the ground with something?

Dave

 

[CrealBilly]

Your best bet would be either a turf type Fescue seed or if the shade is really dense a Creeping Red Fescue seed could work. The CRF turf is very fine and not very tolerant to foot traffic.
I generally tell my clients if an area isn't ideal for growing turf don't even try. It's hard enough to grow turf around these parts in ideal conditions.
Is it an area that will receive a lot of foot traffic, or are you just wanting to cover the ground with something?

Dave

Not much foot traffic at all except for my buddy watering the lawn a few times a day after it's established.

Thanks

 

[FredP]

think I'm gonna remain silent on this one too!:rotflm:

 

[tommyt654]

If this is not going to be a highly traffic area I would suggest a groundcover of some sort. Vinca Major/Lirope/Pachysandra are all evergreen and tolerate shade well,plus low maintenance as well. No mowing. I would avoid English ivy as it is a tree climber.The CR fescue as well as KY 31 and other fescue blends do well in shade as long as it is not to moist. I would contact my local extension service for their recommendations as climates vary. Hope this helps, Tommyt654

 

[jlwest]

Red fescue is advertized for this application. You might want to check your soil Ph (acidity).

Jeff

 

[CarvedTones]

Be very careful if you go with a "shade blend". I am not positive it is the source of some Bermuda in my lawn, but I think it is. It claimed to be fescue.