Big patches of cool shade offer idyllic spots to relax on hot summer days, whether you're tossing a ball to your dog or swinging in a hammock. Your grass? That's a different story. Most turfgrass ...

Most shade tolerant plants prefer one of the following conditions: four or fewer hours of full sun (especially morning); dappled sun all day; or high, shifting shade (as you find under tall pine trees ...

Gardening isn’t always about basking in glorious sunlight. Some plants practically revel in the quiet whispers of shade and the crisp bite of winter frost, turning areas that seem “impossible” for ...

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 ...

Our lawns should be greening up nicely by now. That makes it a good time to look for dead spots and areas where the grass has died out. Bare spots are often the result of past damage to the lawn from ...

How do you grow grass in heavy shade? Sorry, it can't be done. Trees and grass both need the sunlight. Trees win! There is a solution though: shade-loving ground ...

Sustainability in lawn care is a priority for many homeowners, especially as it relates to water consumption, fertilizer runoff, and the use of chemicals for weed treatment. Many traditional grass ...