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Should grass be planted under a heavy leaf canopy?

Planting In Heavy Shade

Don't bother with grass under a heavy leaf canopy. Plant the space with a shade-tolerant ground cover, such as ivy or periwinkle. Keep climbing specimens clipped back 6 inches from the trunks.

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