I live in SW Pa. I have a large bare area under a shade tree in my backyard. It is worse this year than ever. It usually becomes bare by mid to late Fall. This year, it stayed bare from Spring on. I seeded early this Spring, but we got a freak freeze and snow that killed the seed.
I was going to do a Fall planting, but now I face the leaves falling and smothering my new seed or growth. If I wait for all the leaves to fall, I risk getting close to a heavy frost. The area is about 10 x 10. I have five dogs (all small) and can't have them in the muddy area during wet weather.
Is there a way to do a Fall planting, or should I wait and try another Spring plant? I have put garden fencing around the area to keep the dogs out of the mud and off of any seeding I might do.
Any thoughts?
Manicmower
