| I have 4 acres of rich black soil and haven't planted anything there yet. It is in moderate shade--not full sun. What type of grass should we plant? |
| Do you have your heart set on grass? With that kind of area, and your rich soil, I'd go for planting a good chunk of it to wildflowers. Wildflower meadows are easy to maintain (mow just once a year), beautiful, and will attract all sorts of birds and butterflies. With your bare (sod-free) soil, a meadow should get established quickly and really create a beautiful sight! For the section that you'd like in lawn, there are some new, low maintenance dwarf grass mixes available--they'll cut your watering, mowing and fertilizing down considerably. |
