twenty years. I think I have it figured out now. There was a crazy strand of grass that took to the shaded area, so I propagated it into 60 individual sections. Two months later there's more grass in that area than I have seen in decades. it's ready for its first mowing. I imagine it will take a beating with little feet, but it should take it.

Before Covid there were several options for grass that would take in the shade. We tried several, but nothing stuck. It was just that crazy strand that survived the rigorous situation. I am confident that I have it figured out, now.

But thanks for your suggestion, and Happy Holiday to you!

take about 3-4 passes but will work. We use to cut rubber mats for horse stalls which are about an inch thick.

If they make them anymore.

I have tin snips, and yes, everything I used them for was a challenge.

Those work great on foam.

I have some rubber mats (hardware store variety) outside my stairs to keep from tracking dirt. (serious country setting)

1. You have to get real heavy ones to stay put (I imagine you could use tent spikes) and
2. The black mats get mighty damn hot. (but you say, shade)

Light stuff, you can use a strong knife. Heavier? Might use a saber saw or small circular. Just not on the artificial grass, as it will catch in the teeth of the blade. Rubber is OK, I think. Haven't used a toothless circular saw blade (i.e. use on acoustical panels that will shred like crazy otherwise)

HTH

Probably even drill customized holes so the tops are flush with the surface of the mat.

but warning: rubber mats can be extremely slippery.


toddlers probably won't stick to stepping stones, I would use temp fencing to keep them off a fragile spot.

I have a couple of these in my house.

They do not slip!

I have one in the bathroom and another one in the entrance to that same room.

They are not expensive and they are waterproof.

You might check into them.

Just FYI; not promoting amacon.zom

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And they really do not slip!

Can't recommend them enough.

They come in different sizes.

I may get a few more of them as my carpets need replacing.

Good for covering up certain areas!

I'm sure they'd work well in a garage, etc.