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Our backyard woodland garden is a lot further south than yours and we aim to mix the 'wild' aspect with a more conventional/formal suburban feel, so that is probably quite different from what you're aiming for. While we have fewer trees to deal with, they are (aside from younger one we added) bigger than yours. Grass under the trees is not an option here. The lawn area struggles with shade and root competition - and the sod will be replaced this spring to improve its appearance for a few years! If it works for you to grow grass, NH Babs' suggested approach is a good one. Clearing out all the leaves each year is more effort that we'd ever be prepared to do! Consider a mulching mower at least if you don't already have one :-) In case you're interested - or curious - you can see our backyard 'woodland' garden here: backyard woodland garden
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