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les1238

WANTED: What's a good lawn seed for Seattle?

15 years ago

I planted Rough and Ready ecolawn 2 years ago thinking "drought/shade tolerant," right? Trouble is, there's no drought (Duh!) and it grows too high too fast!

Since I now have to replant part of it, I'm looking for a seed mix that will do well beneath cedar/pine trees, won't grow high, or turn brown in late Summer. It's a tall order, I know. Does anybody have a suggestion?

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