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i have been trying to grow grass in a 100% shaded area a 4x10 space next to my garadge wall. my house faces north to south and the area is shaded east to west. i have tried the shade grass stuff but got only sparce hairs. so i am now trying this winter grass seed? any pros around here that can help out a jinx?
thanx
lost in the clouds

You can always turn it into a shade flower garden Stormcloud.. hydrangea, hosta , ferns , there are a bunch of flowers that grow well in the shade..

I agree with SpringFeaver as you have a perfect size space for a shade garden. If you are certain that grass is what you want, I have grown Creeping Red Fescue in the shade under a very large wild Cherry tree in my yard and it looks fantastic!!! It is actually the best looking part of my yard at this time. I am not sure where Victoria is, so not sure if it will work in your area. I am in zone 7a.

have you amended the soil & addded organic matter before seeding?

thanx my wife thinks the flowers is a great idea, but what is a good thing to plant when there is a bunch of curious childeren around, running in and out picking and pulling? shawna suggested trilliums? is that good in a 100% shade

If you go check through the shade garden area you will get an over load of Ideas!!
what ages are the kids?

some shade info on toxics .. and the names of several good selections edible flowers
so far this is what I found .. what zone are you in?