{"product_id":"dry-shade-amp-under-tree-carpet-kit","title":"Dry Shade \u0026amp; Under-Tree Carpet Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransform barren, root-choked dirt under mature shade trees into a lush, zero-mow evergreen carpet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDry Shade \u0026amp; Under-Tree Carpet Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is an engineered, root-compatible living mulch system designed specifically for the difficult zones beneath large maples, oaks, and pines where lawn grass withers and dies. Instead of wasting hundreds of dollars on turf seed and heavy topsoil that suffocates your tree, this pre-measured collection provides complete, weed-smothering shade coverage for approximately \u003cstrong\u003e150 to 200 sq. ft.\u003c\/strong\u003e (a typical 12' to 16' under-canopy ring).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero Spacing Math:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-measured for 150–200 sq. ft. of dense, weed-choking coverage between surface tree roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTree-Safe Non-Climbing Groundcovers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally stays strictly on the forest floor—never climbs trunks or damages mature tree bark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought \u0026amp; Canopy Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in rain shadows and dense overhead shade where traditional flowers fail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Under-Tree Planting Guide:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever Till Over Tree Roots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Never rototill or add thick layers of dirt over exposed tree roots (this can kill mature trees). Simply dig small, individual pockets in natural soil gaps between existing roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder Your Ring with Accent Ajuga:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant your 16 established pint pots of Ajuga in a continuous, spaced outer circle at the edge of the canopy area to create a vibrant, natural boundary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheckerboard Your Bare-Root Runners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stagger bare-root Pachysandra and Vinca Minor in an alternating grid across the root zone to create an interlocking living web.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Mulch \u0026amp; Settle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top open soil between plants with only 1–2 inches of shredded leaf mulch or finely ground bark (keep mulch pulled 12 inches back from the main tree trunk) and soak thoroughly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f7faf7; border-left: 4px solid #2d5a27; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #1c3818;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 3-Layer Under-Tree Living Carpet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combines tough, drought-hardy evergreen Pachysandra to seal out bare dirt, creeping Vinca Minor to knit around aggressive tree roots, and early-blooming potted accents to deliver continuous color and living mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the Box (116 Plants Total):\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50 × Dense Evergreen Carpet Runners:\u003c\/strong\u003e (Two 25-Plant Bare Root Bundles: \u003cem\u003ePachysandra Terminalis\u003c\/em\u003e) The backbone of your shade carpet; thick evergreen rosettes that thrive in dense shade, block sunlight from bare soil, and smother weed seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50 × Deep-Shade Creeping Anchors:\u003c\/strong\u003e (One 50-Plant Bare Root Bundle: \u003cem\u003eVinca Minor \/ Periwinkle\u003c\/em\u003e) Ultra-tough, shallow-rooting groundcover that weaves tightly over hard-packed soil without climbing, providing periwinkle spring blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16 × Potted Infill Color Accents:\u003c\/strong\u003e (Established Pint Containers: \u003cem\u003eAjuga\u003c\/em\u003e) Vigorous, high-contrast focal points featuring rich, dark foliage and delicate blue\/purple spring blooms to frame the planting bed. Ideal for planting in a continuous outer ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fffdf5; border: 1px solid #e6dbb8; border-radius: 6px; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: #6b5c28; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Nursery Grower's Note \u0026amp; Availability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varieties in this kit are selected specifically for exceptional drought tolerance in dense shade and compatibility with aggressive hardwood roots. Depending on seasonal harvest, inventory cycles, and planting season, varieties of equal or greater value and identical deep-shade performance (such as Pachysandra Terminalis, Vinca Minor, or Burgundy Glow Ajuga) may be substituted to ensure vigorous, healthy stock arrives ready to plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Advantages:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Tree Root Competition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specially chosen shallow-feeders coexist harmoniously with mature oak, maple, and pine roots without robbing critical trunk moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePermanent Zero-Mow Groundcover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eliminates the scalp, dust, and exposed roots of failed turf grass forever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen Winter Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves stay glossy and green all winter long, preventing mud and soil erosion during heavy winter rains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- Embedded In-Page Planting Guide \u0026 Diagram --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f7faf7; border: 1px solid #d5e4d3; border-radius: 8px; padding: 22px; margin: 28px 0; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 14px; color: #1c3818; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #d5e4d3; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📐 150–200 Sq. Ft. Under-Tree Layout Guide \u0026amp; Diagram\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: 13.5px; color: #3e4a3d; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eTo build complete coverage without damaging tree roots, work with your tree's natural structure. Frame the boundary with your potted Ajuga accents (\u003cstrong\u003eF\u003c\/strong\u003e) in a continuous outer circle, weave your evergreen runners (\u003cstrong\u003eP\u003c\/strong\u003e) through the middle zone, and tuck trailing Vinca (\u003cstrong\u003eV\u003c\/strong\u003e) into the inner root ring closest to the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 16px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Dry Shade \u0026amp; Under-Tree Carpet 150-200 sq ft planting map and layout guide\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 16px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/7505\/1461\/files\/planting_layout_for_dry_shade_4864f36b-49e4-49d9-9585-3b6926504d98.jpg?v=1793650347\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin: 16px 0 0 0; padding-left: 20px; color: #2e3b2d; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnpack \u0026amp; Hydrate:\u003c\/b\u003e Immediately untie bare-root bundles and submerge roots in a bucket of cool water for 1 to 2 hours prior to planting. Keep your \u003cb\u003e16 pint pots\u003c\/b\u003e watered and in shaded conditions until planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocate Natural Pockets:\u003c\/b\u003e Use a hand trowel or narrow transplanter rather than a large shovel to locate natural openings between major woody roots. Never cut roots larger than 1.5 inches in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOuter Edge Ring (F):\u003c\/b\u003e Plant the \u003cb\u003e16 pint pots of Ajuga\u003c\/b\u003e in a continuous, spaced outer circle at the canopy's edge to establish a vibrant, well-defined border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvergreen Carpet Grid (P):\u003c\/b\u003e Plant the 50 bare-root \u003cb\u003ePachysandra\u003c\/b\u003e (two 25-packs) on 12–18\" staggered centers across the middle \"general under-tree\" zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInner Canopy Weavers (V):\u003c\/b\u003e Plant the 50 bare-root \u003cb\u003eVinca Minor\u003c\/b\u003e (one 50-pack) on 10–12\" centers in the inner ring closer to the main trunk, leaving a 12-inch clear zone around the base of the tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMulch \u0026amp; Soak:\u003c\/b\u003e Apply 1–2 inches of shredded leaf or bark mulch over open ground, taking care not to mound mulch against the trunk flare, and soak thoroughly 2–3 times per week during initial rooting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Greenwood Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50862216085701,"sku":"BNDL-DRYSHD-116","price":189.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/7505\/1461\/files\/Dryshadeundertreewithajuga.jpg?v=1793695086","url":"https:\/\/www.greenwoodnursery.com\/products\/dry-shade-amp-under-tree-carpet-kit","provider":"Greenwood Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}