You can’t grow grass in complete shade. Grass, like most plants, requires some sun to perform photosynthesis. Even the most shade-tolerant grasses need about three or four hours of sunlight or four to ...

Spring is just around the corner and many homeowners are thinking about their lawn. Shade can make it tough to grow grass, and there's no easy answer to the problem. Grass is a full-sun plant and when ...

Growing grass in the shade is a problem with no easy answers. By the time August arrives, shady areas are likely to show signs of thinning or even complete loss if shade is severe. Grass is a full-sun ...

Q: My lawn currently does not have an irrigation system and is somewhat shady due to trees. What is the best drought- and shade-tolerant lawn grass for North Florida? Bahia, zoysia and St. Augustine ...

Fall brings a unique chance to revive your lawn after summer stress. The right seed can mean the difference between thin patches and a lush spring green-up.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Here are 24 of our favorite shade-loving plants! For more, check out our specific lists for shade-loving ...

Q • I want to apply grass seed to fill in the dead areas of my lawn, but there are so many types of grass seed out there.

Different types of shade (dense, partial, filtered) require different plants. Groundcovers like Asiatic jasmine and cast iron plants are suitable for dense shade. Partial shade allows for a wider ...