Where can I get grass seed for a shady, damp corner of my lawn?
Growing grass in the shade is one of the most common lawn problems. If your shady lawn is thin and unacceptable, follow all the following steps to grow healthy, attractive turf in the shade: Trim the trees. Remove branches up to 8 feet above the ground to allow more sunlight through. Plant shade tolerant seed. We recommend: North: SS6000, a mixture of fine fescues and shade tolerant bluegrass Transition: SS1000, a blend of tall fescues South: SS3000, a blend of shade tolerant Zoysiagrasses Raise your mowing height 1 inch higher than the rest of your lawn. Greater leaf surface increases the ability of the plant to capture and use sunlight. Water deeply during dry periods. Tree roots compete for moisture, causing drought stress in the shade, sometimes before it shows up in sunny areas. Reduce nitrogen level by 1 lb/1000 sq. ft. per year compared to rates used in the sun. Apply fertilizer at the same time on the entire lawn, just reduce the rate in the shade. Lower fertilization rates pro
