How do you create a great lawn. I live in a shady area and I'm struggling to create a thick, green lawn.?

Answer 1

It really depends on where in the world you are at....what will grow best in your region.....Go to a local green house and they will tell you the best type of grass for what you are wanting.....(kentucky blue grass would be one suggestion.....) don't mow too short.....people have this misconception that it is helpful.....

the other thing that works for me.....doing ritualistic dances.....nekkid in the pale moonlight.......just joking....I do that just for fun

Answer 2

First use a grass seed mix blended for shady areas. It will have some creeping fescues in it because that is the most shade tolerant grass. But no matter what seed you use grass needs a certain amount of light a day or it will die out. Even shade tolerant grass need 2-3 hours of sun a day. If the area in question does not get that much light you have to do something to get more light to the ground--thin some trees, prune them higher, etc.

Also do not overwater in the shade. Grass uses less water in the shade than in the sun. And don't worry about the trees "taking" water from the grass. Grass root zone is in the top 2-3 inches of the surface and almost every tree has it's roots deeper than that. So by the time it's the trees turn for water it's already gone through the grass root zone.

Answer 3

In N. Fl same problem (1) Bought shade grass requiring 2 Hrs of sun per day (2) Trimmed Trees (3) Watered Daily 2 Wks then alternate days l week then normally. Purchased from turf dealer who moves inventory quickly and planted at correct time of year.. This after replanting 2 times. Had ivy for a while. Don't know your area. Ck where the landscape people buy. ask them for for advice Mine is great after a year. Good Luck.

Answer 4

It's extremely difficult to grow grass in a shaded area. Primarily because most trees draw so much water you're grass doesn't stand a chance to compete for it. Most people give up and plant a ground cover; depends a lot on your climate which work best. Usually it's easiest to look at neighbor's yards and see what's worked. I'm sure they'd be happy to share what they've learned.

Answer 5

One way I have found through trial and error is to let it get as long as your lawn mower will allow. Adjust your cutting blades for the highest setting. Longer grass allows it to retain more water.
Periodic seeding and watering may help. Grass that does not need direct sun is a good choice.

Answer 6

Y don't you try the lawn mats.....they are easy to lay and maintain.

Answer 7

Irish moss.