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I am going to this fall in certain areas that just do not want to co-operate. I think it is too much shade but I want confirmation something is not out of whack.

 
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I am going to this fall in certain areas that just do not want to co-operate. I think it is too much shade but I want confirmation something is not out of whack.

@DirtMechanic, Do you have sandy soil? Or do you have clay soil?
 
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I have experienced some clay soil here when I plant tulip bulbs for yard customers.
 
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I have become a believer in adding compost atop the soil and allowing it to be pulled into the upper horizon via natural forces such as worms and insects. The weakness is that clay starves the biota so any overlay is attacked voraciously. I just bought 60 bags of aged cow compost. It has the best effect when spread relatively thick, .5 to 1 inch thick. Mixed with any seed at all, it seems magical.
 

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