[kacres]

We have this problem too, someone told us it won’t grow due to the oils from the leaves or something like that. We did plant some St. Augustine next to the patio were some of the oak branches hang down over it, and it has done okay..just does not spread. I live in Ga. and have clay soil, so don’t know if that has something to do with it to.

[rightly_dividing]

I have been told that lime helps, but have no further details on how to use the lime, or what kind of grass to plant. Erosion control is part of my concerns for the area.

[JustaDumbBlonde]

"We did plant some St. Augustine next to the patio were some of the oak branches hang down over it, and it has done okay..just does not spread."

Have you tried throwing some fertlizer out and keeping it well watered?

[stefanbatory]

as justadumbblonde says, fertilize that stuff...st augustine has a voracious appetite for fertilizer and water. It is a very high maintenance grass. Personally, I hate the stuff cuz I’d rather spend my time taking care of something i can eat. that’s why I prefer bahia...