[Arid_gardener] Turf Questions

[Linda Guy]

Dichondra is said to make a nice substitute for turf in the shade. But I learned in my MG training that it invariably grows where you don't want it and if you try to plant it, it won't grow there. One
of the agents shared that opinion.

Turf options are discussed very well in the MG Manual at  http://ag.arizona.edu./pubs/garden/mg/

Most of what does well in our heat will not do so well in the shade. You can run a query in our database of questions and answers to get some additional info. Mike Hills' writings on the topic [he's a
turf agronomist as well as a MG] are particularly useful.  Here's one example  http://ag.arizona.edu/pipermail/arid_gardener/2001-March/006811.html

Linda Guy, MG

Helenzbaby@aol.com wrote:

> I am inquiring about the best kind of grass to plant.  I live in Yuma.  We have a front yard facing east that is almost all shade ... big trees.  The back yard is just the opposite with lots of sun.
> Do you have any information about Dichondria?  Would it make a good ground cover?
> Your help will be appreciated.
> Thank You
> HelenzBaby@aol.com
>
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