Turf For Shaded Yards North

Shade is one of the toughest challenges in residential landscaping. Even a well-planned lawn can turn thin and patchy under a dense tree canopy or along the north side of a house. Many homeowners assume that grass simply will not grow there, but that is not quite true. The real problem is matching the right grass type to the light conditions. Over the years, I have worked on dozens of shaded lawns, and the difference between a sad, mossy patch and a healthy green carpet almo