Planting Shade Garden Over Suspected Grubs: One Grub ≠ Problem

SE Alabama. North-side shaded area: no grass, soft clay. One dead grub found digging. Turn to flower bed. Safe to plant?

One Grub = No Infestation

Real grub problems = dozens per sq ft. Grubs prefer sun, not shade.

Shade Is the Real Limit

Sharp line at shade edge = light threshold. Grass fails; shade plants thrive.

Plant With Confidence

• Choose shade-tolerant species (hostas, ferns, hellebores).
• Amend clay with compost.
• Ignore the single grub.

Shade, not grubs, killed the grass. Garden will flourish.