OT: have dirt, need not dirt

[HotMop]

"very wet soil" might screw me for mint. oak tree soaks up everything around

Mint will grow anywhere you don't want it to.

 

[SanfordRJones]

"very wet soil" might screw me for mint. oak tree soaks up everything around

Plant some ferns if it stays wet.

 

[TaleofTwoDogs]

Lowe's carries a 40 pound bag of Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue for $136.00. Here's a brief description. If it fails, you're not out a bunch of cash. A landscaper will probably charge you $2000+ to sod the area.

"Pennington Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue helped revolutionize the grass seed industry. This durable, heat-tolerant variety was an early leader in putting low-maintenance, disease-resistant lawns within the average homeowners reach. Decades later, this economical, traditional tall fescue grass remains an industry standard for lawn grasses. This tough, drought-resistant grass thrives in lawns that receive 4 to 8 hours of sun. Plant it in the early spring or early fall and start to see results within 8 to 21 days."

 

[horshack.sixpack]

Lowe's carries a 40 pound bag of Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue for $136.00. Here's a brief description. If it fails, you're not out a bunch of cash. A landscaper will probably charge you $2000+ to sod the area.

"Pennington Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue helped revolutionize the grass seed industry. This durable, heat-tolerant variety was an early leader in putting low-maintenance, disease-resistant lawns within the average homeowners reach. Decades later, this economical, traditional tall fescue grass remains an industry standard for lawn grasses. This tough, drought-resistant grass thrives in lawns that receive 4 to 8 hours of sun. Plant it in the early spring or early fall and start to see results within 8 to 21 days."

This may be where I start based on recs here. I’m about to bring in dirt to get the grade right again and I have to do something

 

[jethreauxdawg]

This may be where I start based on recs here. I’m about to bring in dirt to get the grade right again and I have to do something

Despite my other almost witty replies, I did almost this same thing earlier this spring. Spread some Kentucky 31, grew quick, stops erosion. Grows best in the shaded area because it’s less prone to dry out there. Does fine in sun too.

 

[cowbell88]

cannot get that past the finance committee. remember, I'm still working on passing legislation to fund the golf simulator

Can’t help with golf simulator, but if you extend shop, you could give her a corner ( no more than 8x8) for a she shed! Now it’s home improvement ideas.

 

[M R DAWGS]

You people legitimately suggesting invasives, do some research.

Fescue is non-native as well. Plant something native and beneficial and see if it works. If not , try something else.

 

[MagnoliaHunter]

I have about a 700 sqft patch of dirt that sits to the West of my shop, with a large oak tree about 20 yards to the West. It gets some direct sun daily, but is mostly shaded by either the shop or the tree. roughly 700 sqft is not under oak limbs and I think has a chance at something growing. I don't care if it is grass, ground cover, whatever, I need something besides dirt. SPS experts activate.

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Try kudzu. It's slow growing and doesn't take over everything.

 

[Handsome Jimmy]

I have about a 700 sqft patch of dirt that sits to the West of my shop, with a large oak tree about 20 yards to the West. It gets some direct sun daily, but is mostly shaded by either the shop or the tree. roughly 700 sqft is not under oak limbs and I think has a chance at something growing. I don't care if it is grass, ground cover, whatever, I need something besides dirt. SPS experts activate.

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landscape architect here, i would suggest upland river/sea oats (Chasmanthium latifolium). You can plant small plugs or seed it. They are native, I am assuming you are in the southeast. I have planted them on the side of my house (Birmingham) where nothing but the dogs go and they are bulletproof. Once they start seeding, they will reseed themselves and the only thing you have to do is cut them back every February.

Seed Source and Info

 

[horshack.sixpack]

landscape architect here, i would suggest upland river/sea oats (Chasmanthium latifolium). You can plant small plugs or seed it. They are native, I am assuming you are in the southeast. I have planted them on the side of my house where nothing but the dogs go and they are bulletproof. Once they start seeding, they will reseed themselves and the only thing you have to do is cut them back every February.

Seed Source and Info

Madison, MS area. Thank you.