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"No-Mow" Grass Not Suited for South: Shade Requires Groundcovers

Internet "No Mow Grass" (fine fescue, bentgrass) fails in Southern heat. No Southern grass thrives in <6 hours sun or <8 hours high pine shade. Tall fescue tolerates 4 hours sun but needs constant weed control. Better: shade-tolerant plant beds.

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