Shaded backyard help
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Chickens and Backyard Plants in the Shade
Comments (1)In my opinion, nothing less than a tree will survive under the conditions you described with that population density of chickens. There is no low-growing plant that will survive the scratch and pecking....See MoreSuggestions for part shade urban backyard? Clean slate!
Comments (12)ken, thanks so much for taking the time!! The camera angle is from our family room where we spend most of our time in winter. Winter here is super, super long. And it doesn't snow much so it's just depressing. I would definitely give up the tall tree thing (or plant a deciduous tall tree) to get a rich looking four season back yard. Or just keep those stupid pines and underplant if necessary. I think that pink tree is a hydrangea paniculata (the blooms come out white then turn rosy). And then all the red stuff is burning bush. The previous owners also REALLY liked that. But burning bush is all going to come out, it's doing terrible. Lawn space meh--but hosta space is important! But I have a few big hosta beds (compared to my tiny lot size). My issue is, unlike a true conifer lover, I don't really have the patience to baby something from 1 foot to four feet for ten years. Or I would buy something bigger AND also the interesting babies to put in front. But am happy to pay specialty prices for interesting, appropriate, vigorous plants. PS All my neighbours have tall trees so no one will complain if I plant something sizeable. But that doesn't mean I have to. This post was edited by robotropolis on Wed, Apr 30, 14 at 15:42...See MoreHelp! Heavily Shaded Backyard!
Comments (1)How dense is the shade? If pretty heavy, no quality turf grass will be successful. The fact that the stiltgrass is thriving is a clear indication that there is too much shade for turf....See MoreNeed suggestions for a pretty shade tree for my backyard in Kansas.
Comments (0)I have a wide open backyard with no shade trees that I would love to plant a tree in. I have no knowledge of trees. I'd like something pretty and fast growing. Size is not an issue. I do have dogs so nothing poisonous please. Thanks for the help!...See Morekim k
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