Hello, I'm currently getting ready to do a yard renovation by sheet mulching and putting down some type of gass or groundcover. I live in North Eastern PA, and our soil is very rocky clay. Even weeds have trouble growing.
I need something that will grow in partial shade, tolerates cold climates, will do okay in a wooded area, and can withstand child/dog traffic. We have about 1/2 acre that we want to make into a yard.
I've considered Creeping Thyme as well as Zenith Zoysia. I'm worried that creeping thyme may not handle foot traffic and the Zoysia sounds like it may be brown for most of the year. Does anyone have any suggestions? Especially for a low maintenance lawn or lawn alternative?? Thanks!!