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Asked September 16, 2016, 4:09 PM EDT

What grass seed is best for a shaded lawn? What groundcover plant works best for a shaded garden?

Baltimore County Maryland

Expert Response

If you walk on your lawn, tall fescue is the best for shade. http://extension.umd.edu/sites/default/files/_images/programs/hgic/Publications/non_HGIC_FS/TT-77%20...http://extension.umd.edu/sites/default/files/_images/programs/hgic/Publications/HG102%20Lawn%20Estab... If you do not walk on it, fine fescue is better. Pachysandra is one of the best evergreen groundcovers for shade. There are also many native plants that can be used for groundcovers. https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=native%20pl... vw

Answered by the Home & Garden Information Center's Maryland Certified Professional Horticulturists Replied September 19, 2016, 8:57 AM EDT

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