The Zen art of walking in a circle (and then back out again) promotes creativity, peaceful feeling and allows for a simple meditation. The photo above depicts a classic Labyrinth (designed & installed by Shady Grove spring 2011) specifically constructed for that reason.
NOT! Actually, this neat-looking idea was born from a frustrating
and common problem that we hear from you all everyday:
‘Grass will not grow in my backyard!’
Turfgrass v. Shade
- What kinds of turfgrass thrive in the Atlanta shade? None.
- What kinds of grass will tolerate the Atlanta shade? If you get at least 4 hours of direct sunlight each day, you can try ‘Emerald’ Zoysia, Fescue, or the new Tift-Grand Bermuda (trademark acknowledged).
- How do you know when you cannot grow grass? Look for moss. In my experience, when you see moss thriving, it is in a place where grass does not want to grow.
- What if you amend your soil? With the correct amount of fertilizer, water and sun, Bermuda and Zoysia grass will grow on a sidewalk. Your crummy clay soil is probably not the problem. If you are currently perplexed about why your warm-season turfgrass is struggling in your tree-lined backyard, your answer is shade.
5. If you get less than 4 hours of sun, consider a shade garden with Ferns, Hostas, Ajuga, Mondo Grass and Hellebores, Heuchera and Liriope (see photo above). You could also consider a labyrinth.
They look really neat!