Best sod for shade
In shady areas, people usually find that sod suffers. It doesn't seem to root, or it turns yellow due to the lack of sunlight. All sod needs direct sunlight, and we recommend at least 60 percent sun thought the day, however if you are having issues with the lawn not surviving the shade we recommend shade blend.
Grass for shady area
Special shade blend is a sod that has a mixture of hybrid and shade-tolerant fescue grassesthat willsuitefiltered light. This sod can take moderate foot traffic and fills in very nicely. A dark green will suite any side yard or direct sun area and will tolerate pet use as well.
The sod can take heavy sports use and has a shade tolerance of nine out of ten, making it an easy pick for any homes with active family members and sunny and shady areas.
Fescue rye mixtures do well in shadier areas due to the perineal rye staying green during the winter, therefor helping with shadier, colder areas. These mixtures will also stay green all year with proper maintenance.
The largest And easiest factor to control is trimming trees to make sure you do not have a shading situation. Maintenance oftrees over and around sod lawn areas help with keeping a healthy lawn.
Soft fescue grass for shaded area
Another great option that we have is Mow Free which a finer blade and boast the highest rating on shade tolerance at 10 out of 10
If you have an area that you have to give up on with sod due to our 50 percent rule, there is another option. With the most expensive price tag due to being brand new to California and very limited, there is Kurapia.
Kurapia is part of the perineal leaf family and while not a grass blade boasts 60% water savings when compared to your average fescue lawn. The tiny leaves do not require any trimming whatsoever and are sterile, so it does not spread by seeding.
Look further into Kurapia when you have a chance of being the newest greenest lawn option owner.
FAQs
Tall fescue. Tall fescue works well down in the Central California area. It also grows well in Southern California if grown on very shady properties. Tall fescue is a cool-season grass, so it has the appealing characteristic of retaining its color year-round.
What is the best sod for heavy shade? ›
St. Augustinegrass is the most shade-tolerant of the warm-season grasses, followed by zoysiagrass. Centipedegrass and bahiagrass perform well under light pine-tree shade but are not as shade-tolerant as St. Augustinegrass and zoysiagrass.
Will sod grow in the shade? ›
In shady areas, people usually find that sod suffers. It doesn't seem to root, or it turns yellow due to the lack of sunlight. All sod needs direct sunlight, and we recommend at least 60 percent sun thought the day, however if you are having issues with the lawn not surviving the shade we recommend shade blend.
What is the fastest growing grass in shade? ›
For deeply-shaded areas that are sorely in need of a quick pick-me-up, perennial ryegrass may save the day. Ryegrass grows fast—it's the fastest grass seed to germinate—and it tolerates heavy foot traffic, and cold, rainy climates. Just know that you'll need to over-seed annually.
Can grass grow in 100% shade? ›
Most lawn grasses need four to six hours of direct sun to survive. Some shade-tolerant grass types grow as long as light hits that four-hour quota – and that light doesn't have to be full sun. Four to six hours of dappled or filtered sunlight can fuel the growth of a healthy lawn.
Will Zoysia grass grow in shade? ›
If drought and heat persist, Zoysia will go dormant, but it greens up quickly when watered again. Zoysia prefers full sun, but it tolerates light shade — unlike Bermudagrass and other sun-loving, warm-season grasses.
What is the easiest sod to take care of? ›
Zoysia grass is a popular choice for homeowners who want to add some color and texture to their lawns. In fact, it's known as being one of the easiest turfgrasses. That's because it can withstand drought conditions and survive in poor soil conditions with little maintenance required.
Is there a bad time to plant sod? ›
You can lay sod anytime during the growing season, as long as the ground is not frozen and you have adequate water for establishment and maintenance, although spring and early autumn are best. Cool temperatures combined with occasional rain help sod quickly root.
Is zoysia more shade-tolerant than St. Augustine? ›
Augustines are the most shade tolerant warm season turfgrass varieties available. CitraBlue and Palmetto® St. Augustine are the best grasses for shade. When it comes to zoysia varieties, zoysia is still pretty shade tolerant for a warm season grass, but their shade tolerance ranks second to that of St.
Does St. Augustine grass do well in shade? ›
While St. Augustine grass is shade-tolerant, like all plants, it still needs some sunlight to stay alive. Before planting this type of grass in areas that don't quite get enough sunlight, it's important to make sure the area gets at least 4 hours of direct or 6 to 8 hours of partial sunlight a day.
The grasses that grow best in full shade are zoysia grass and hard fescue, and they also grow well in partial shade.
What is the best grass to plant under trees? ›
Add shade-tolerant seed
Overseed with grass varieties that are best suited to shadier conditions for maximum benefit. The fine-fescue family of grasses, which includes chewings fescue, creeping red fescue, sheep fescue, and hard fescue, performs best in cool-season lawns.
Can bermuda grass grow in shade? ›
Bermuda grass has a reputation for being one of the sturdiest grass cultivators, but the grass doesn't do very well on a shaded lawn. It tends to require hours of sunlight. If it lacks sunlight, it starts to thin. Only hybrid Bermuda grass can grow under the shade undisrupted.
What is the best grass to grow under trees? ›
Add shade-tolerant seed
Overseed with grass varieties that are best suited to shadier conditions for maximum benefit. The fine-fescue family of grasses, which includes chewings fescue, creeping red fescue, sheep fescue, and hard fescue, performs best in cool-season lawns.
Which turfgrass species is best to use in heavy shaded areas of a lawn and landscape? ›
In the cool season areas, fescues are the most shade tolerant. In warm season areas, St. Augustinegrass is the best grass for shade, followed by zoysiagrass.
Will St. Augustinegrass grow in shade? ›
While St. Augustine grass is shade-tolerant, like all plants, it still needs some sunlight to stay alive. Before planting this type of grass in areas that don't quite get enough sunlight, it's important to make sure the area gets at least 4 hours of direct or 6 to 8 hours of partial sunlight a day.
What grass seed stays green all year? ›
Fescues are known for not only their drought tolerance, but also their shade tolerance, which makes Fescue a desirable species of grass because of its suitability to different conditions. Fescue grasses possess the ability to stay green all year long as well, which only adds to their desirabilty as a turfgrass species.
