Plant this type of grass and you won't have to worry about patchy spots under your trees.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Grass in shaded garden. But, if you have shady parts in your garden or large trees, it can be tricky to grow grass in those areas.

Key Points Choose shade-tolerant grasses like fescue (cool zones) and zoysia or St. Augustine (warm zones).Ornamental options ...

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 ...

Last week I discussed the many varieties of grasses that work well for tough, dry spots in full sun. But what about those of us who deal with poorly drained soils and/or shady areas? Options for ...

Q. Can you suggest any ornamental grasses that are less than 3 feet tall and will grow in a semishaded location? — Rich Schultz, Carol Stream A. A few grasses that can take a little shade and are ...

Q: In my backyard there is extensive shade and the grass has been replaced with moss. In my front yard I have a magnolia or crab apple tree and the grass beneath the tree has completely disappeared. I ...

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 ...

Question: Dear Sir, We have lived in the same house for 25 years and when we originally moved in we had St. Augustine sod installed and for several years it did very well until my trees started ...

Ah, gardening in the shade. Seems to be a stumbling point for many gardeners. Believe me, I can relate. When I first moved into my North Portland house 17 years ago, all I had was grass in front; ...