While the lawn area might slope, the surface itself should be even. For steep slopes, you can either regrade or opt for a hardy native ground cover like slender wintergreen (Gaultheria ovatifolia) or inside-out flower (Vancouveria hexandra) instead of lawn grass. If you’re planting in a hilly Seattle neighborhood, though, keep in mind that while a slope of up to 12% is acceptable, any steeper and you’ll have problems with mowing and watering. A slope of anywhere from 1% to 6% is ideal. Especially in the rainy Northwest, lawns should have a slight slope away from buildings or sidewalks to let excess water run off. Also, take a look at the shape of the area where you want to establish the lawn. You’ll need a more rugged variety of grass to stand up to ballgames and picnics than if you’re only planting a lawn for looks. When choosing which grass species to plant, consider how you’ll use the lawn. By carefully preparing the soil, choosing the right type of grass, and planting the lawn at the appropriate time, you can make sure it’s your side of the fence where the grass is greener. This is great for growing lush perennial gardens, but the continual rain and the dense shade from native conifer trees make it hard to establish a new lawn.
The Pacific Northwest and, in fact, the entire western Cascade region running from Central British Columbia, through Washington and Oregon and down into Northern California is blessed with a mild climate and abundant rainfall.
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