| The next phase on the backyard project concerns what to do under the covered patio. My original plan was to add grass but the area will be heavily shaded., A few web searches enlightened me that grass will not flourish in a mostly shaded area. So, to the walking encyclopedia, my pop, I went. My thought was to use some low growing ground cover that could withstand light foot traffic. What my dad sent me was... Ajuga reptans - Carpet Bugle Arenaria verna - Irish Moss Vinca minor - Dwarf Periwinkle Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana' - Lily Turf, Dwarf Mondo Grass | 
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They all can deal with shade and they all look to be ground hugging. I like the Irish Moss and the Dwarf Mondo Grass because they function and look like normal grass more than the others.
My plan is to set up a few chairs and a small table and throw down a row or two of stepping stones. The ground cover won't be trampled but there could be light foot traffic.
Since my handyman skills are on par with my singing skills, I do not look at putting in a sprinkler system with excitement. Dad to the rescue again: Buried drip lines. Both HomeDepot and Lowes have drip system packages.
Throw the drip line down and cover it with a little soil/dirt. Now we are talking my complexity level. I mean, how can I mess up covering something with a little dirt? My cat does this a few times a day.
My plan is to set up a few chairs and a small table and throw down a row or two of stepping stones. The ground cover won't be trampled but there could be light foot traffic.
Since my handyman skills are on par with my singing skills, I do not look at putting in a sprinkler system with excitement. Dad to the rescue again: Buried drip lines. Both HomeDepot and Lowes have drip system packages.
Throw the drip line down and cover it with a little soil/dirt. Now we are talking my complexity level. I mean, how can I mess up covering something with a little dirt? My cat does this a few times a day.
