what type grass can i get to grow in real shaded areas.and plants?

Answer 1

Moss, actually, is a good idea.

Most of the grasses being suggested by others are not hardy in the north. If you live in the deep South, try them out.

Vinca, English Ivy, and Pachysandra (try out the native one rather than the Japanese species) are effective - if potentially invasive - ground covers for shade.

But back to the moss, there are some rather interesting types available and they can be effective ground covers, not to mention very beautiful, if there isn't a lot of foot traffic in the area.

Also, if you can let people know where about you live, that will help us provide a better answer.

Answer 2

Maybe chewings red fescue, but really, in dense shade the answer is NONE. Maybe by thinning the overhead trees you can allow in more light. Alternative is shade loving groundcovers. Don't know where you live to tell you what type plants will grow in your area. Do a search for "shade loving plants" or "plants for shade" and go from there.

Problem with shade and dense plantings are the snails and slugs have a feast.

Answer 3

Centipede or St.Augustine grass does well. Centipede is easier to rake.If fertilized right and water thoroughly you should have beautiful dense grass in a couple seasons. Put sod down if you want grass faster and throw some compost on once it gets going. Make sure not to burn it PLENTY of water. Bleeding hearts, hostas,ferns, some lilies, and some annuals do well in shade.It all depends on your zone for plants

Answer 4

Grass in shade > There are some "shade" grasses on the market. However, if you just want GREEN forget about grass & do what I did = Grow MOSS -that's right moss will mutiply itself and stay nice(like astroturf) and GREEN in shaded areas, So screw the grass, and make no MOSS'S about growing moss. It is soft to sit on and ticks are less likely to stay in moss areas! Good Luck.

Answer 5

FESCUE, ZOYA OR RYE ARE ALL SHADY AREA GRASSES AND ARE VERY HARDY.....TRY SOME VINING/ WONDERING PERIWINKLE, VERY HARDY, WINTERS OVER AND HAS A PURPLE EVER GROWING FLOWER, VERY LOW MAINTANCE ASWELL, HOSTA AND CALADIUMS ARE GOOD IN SHADE TOO

Answer 6

kentucky blue grass

Answer 7

grass - creeping red fescue
plants - hosta or impatiens