We
do have a lawn in the front, but it suffers. Tannic acid from fallen oak leaves
and acorns make the ground acidic, and lawns prefer a basic environment. Our
large maple, with its abundant surface roots, steals water and nutrients from
the surrounding grass. I’ve been threatening to take out the front lawn too.
This article presents a convincing argument and beautiful alternatives to
grassy yards.
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Lawn Alternatives
Our
backyard has no lawn whatsoever. Thanks to our giant oaks and a medley
of smaller trees, there isn’t enough sunlight to support grass. I like it that
way. Recently I’ve embarked on a project to create a woodland environment of
ferns, brunnera, lily of the valley, astilbe, rhododendron, etc.
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I have lots of trees and shade in my yard too, including a few huge oak trees. I didn't realize they made the soil acidic. Maybe that's one of the reasons why my hydrangeas do so well.
I've been tempted to buy a soil pH meter, although I know the whole yard is acidic.
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