"Travis M." wrote in message
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Hi all! I would like to plant grass in our back yard that has several
trees. It gets some sun, but not much, it's usually shady during the
day. I would like your expert advice on the following issues:

1. When to plant grass? Note: According to city ordinance, I MUST
plant grass between now and May 15, which leaves me a little over a
month. I don't know if it's the best time for planting or not but I
have no choice. So I wonder if it's wrong time to plant, what will the
consequences be (i.e. will the grass grow this summer, will I have to
use some special care, etc.)?

2. What type of grass should I plant that grows best in the shade?
Should I use seeds or "roll-out grass"?

3. What are the tips for caring for the newly planted grass? Should I
buy a sprinkler system? How often do I need to fertilize it?

I live in St. Louis, MO. Thanks for all responses!


Grass does not grow well if at all in the shade. Look for shade loving
ground covers and as Joe said ask you Extension Agent.

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Travis in Shoreline Washington

I'm in upstate NY, and under two 25' high bronze-leaf maples in my yard,
there's some kind of grass growing luxuriantly. In addition to the shade
from these two, the neighbor's sycamore adds more shade, so there's only
direct sun for maybe 2 hours a day. I didn't seed it - I just moved into
the house two years ago, so I have no idea what variety it is. But it *is*
possible to grow decent grass in a certain level of shade.