How do I successfully grow Palmetto St. Augustine in shaded areas?
Palmetto St. Augustine is a shade tolerant cultivar, but the following information must be taken into consideration. Turfgrass in general declines in quality as the degree of light decreases in a given area. Every shade situation is unique unto itself. There is no “cookie cutter” formula to determine if a shaded area will or will not support grass. Details such as degree of shade, elevation of tree branches, type of tree, root invasion, soil type, and maintenance practices are only a few of the variables that must be considered in determining whether or not to attempt to install grass in a shaded area. Detailed shade studies are few and far between, but some promising new studies are now underway.
