I just bought the house, and during a renovation, the little grass that was there—already poorly maintained by the previous owners—was damaged. It’s a shady area , house located in Miami with little sunlight. I can install a watering system for irrigation, but not extensively, as there is a septic tank underneath. The soil, I believe, is silt, but I’m not entirely sure. The house is for rent, so I have two months to fix the front yard.
What do you recommend I do?
What grass if any should I use?
This area is enclosed within the perimeter of the house.
by Positive-Law5922
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If you’re asking for help with identifying a weed and/or type of grass, please include close-up photos showing as much detail as possible.
For grasses, it is especially important to get close photos from multiple angles. It is rarely possible to identify a grass from more than 5 feet away. In order to get accurate identifications, the more features of the grass you show the more likely you are to get an accurate identification. Features such as, [ligules](https://extension.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery_mobile/public/2024-03/180.png.jpg?itok=D5yNs0l8) (which can be hairy, absent entirely, or membranous (papery) like the photo), [auricles](https://extension.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery_mobile/public/2024-03/Grasses%20at%20a%20Glance%20Blog%20Pictures.png.jpg?itok=PLrWX4q-), any hairs present, roots, and stems. General location can also be helpful.
OP, please respond to this comment with any additional pictures if needed.
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St Augustine does well in the area. Does not like traffic