Grass under Monterrey Pine

Hi All. I have a 60ft Monterrey Pine in my garden and I wondered if there is any grass that grows under monterrey pines? Currently I have shingle under the tree but I can't vacuum up the pine needles without sucking up the shingle too!! Any ideas?

 

Grass usually likes about 50% sunshine, but there are more shade tolerant grass mixtures being developed now. The area may be dry too. Perhaps you could clear a small area, prepare for grass and sow a shade tolerant mixture just to try.

 

are there several different types of shade loving grasses?

 

Fescues and Bents are in most shade mixtures, depending if it's damp or dry. Look at these two sites for seed descriptions and advice:

http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profiles0805/shady_lawns.asp

http://www.bostonseeds.co.uk/page48.htm

 

thanks for that, i will investigate

 

blow the needle on to the grass then suck up