How Do You Grow Grass In The Shade With Heavy Trees?
Anyone who has large shade trees in their yard will tell you that getting lush green grass to grow in the lawn can be a challenge. Unfortunately, the shade provided by the trees is not the ideal condition to grow grass or any other plant for that matter. However, just because it is a challenge does not mean that it is impossible and with a little work and the proper knowledge, even a novice gardener can get grass to grow in a shady yard. Trim the lower branches of surrounding trees to allow additional light into the yard. Purchase a shade tolerant grass seed. Some of the best shade resistant grass types are St. Augustine, red fescue and chewings fescue. St. Augustine is a warm weather grass and should be planted in the spring. The other two types of grass seed are cool weather grasses and should be planted in the early to mid-fall. Using a rake, remove all leaves and other yard debris from the area, as well as remove any existing weeds. Aerate the soil under the trees with a soil aerat
