All grasses need sun to grow. Rule of thumb is at least 50% sun for best performance. Dense shade under trees will cause sod to thin out and eventually die off over time.

It is more difficult to grow "full sun quality grass" under the shade of a tree. The recommendation is to make the tree bed larger, proportionate to the tree size, following current arboricultural standards. Decaying organic matter (mulch) covering the root system of trees is excellent for tree health and can be far less frustrating than trying to grow grass in the shade.

All roses do the best when planted in full sunshine. This is especially true here on the coast. All yards have micro-climates in them, areas which are warmer or colder than the norm. It is best to find these warmer spots, preferably out of the wind. That said, there are bound to be times when an area of partial shade could be improved by the inclusion of a rose bush. In this case, there are certain musk roses which do quite well under these conditions.

No grass will grow in complete shade however we have found Sir Walter to perform the best in shaded areas if mown longer than normal prior to winter. Generally Sir Walter requires a minimum of 3 hours of direct sunlight or 4 hours of filtered sunlight per day.

No turf will grow in complete shade. However, Sir Walter will grow in shady areas better than any other buffalo grass that we have trialed including Shademaster soft leaf buffalo. Generally 3 hours of direct sunlight or 4 hours of filtered light are required per day. Shade from Trees: The turf will require additional fertilizer and water to compete with the tree. Shade from Buildings: Sometimes these areas are damp and require extra drainage with sub surface 'ag' pipes.

No. Bermudas need full sun in the hottest part of the day (10 am to 3 pm). Our St. Augustine sod will grow in the shade and can be installed March through May, and then again in the fall.

Not very well; they like a bright spot in your garden. Also, they don’t mind fairly heavy soil. Generally where nothing else likes to grow. Herbs as a rule like sandy or gravelly soil, since most of them are in the same family as many a weed.

For shade areas that receive less than three hours of sunlight per day, it is best to turf the area with St. Augustine grasses (buffalo grass) such as Sir Walter which we have available. Click the TURF VARIETIES link in the left menu to see the details of all our grasses and their suitability.

Most roses prefer a little shade: it is better not to grow a dark red Climber on a hot south-facing wall. The roses in our collection that are particularly suited to positions where there is less than 4 hours (potential) sunshine per day can be identified using the search facililities in the Rose Collection section of this web site

Neil Allen ILZ5 - Two that I'm trying that are supposed to do well in at least partial shade are camassia -- camass or quohash and Frittilaria melagris (guinea-hen flower). Of the two, the fritillaria is supposed to like shade more. I've also got an Arum italicum. If you like the idea of exotic jack-in-the-pulpit kinds of things, there are a number of arums and asarums from Asia that might do well where you are. I believe that you could also try Anemone de Caen, and Anemone nemerosa.

Sure. Aucuba, Mahonia, Dwarf Sweet Box, Camellia and Leucothoe are examples. Look at the plant label to ascertain sun/shade requirements. If you plant a “sun-loving” plant (Crape Myrtle, Lilac) in full shade, flower production is compromised. Plus, the health of the specimen (disease tolerance, leaf production) will be compromised. Plant a shade-lover (Pieris, Pachysandra, Clethra) in full sun and the leaves become yellowish to pale green.

We will come out every week on your regularly scheduled mowing day. If you grass simply hasn't grown that week, we don't feel right charging you, so we will skip your lawn. There is no need to call us if you think your grass hasn't grown - chances are we will be in your neighborhood anyway, and can determine if your grass should be cut.

Yes, grass will definitely grow in the mulch. The cedar mulch does not chemically retard the growth. I believe this misconception stems from mulching without reseeding in thick cedar areas where no grass remained under the trees. If there are seeds there they will grow, but if there is nothing, the results are predictable. This is why we recommend seeding many of our clearing jobs.

Maybe you shouldn’t. If grass can’t compete with moss, it may not be the best location for it. We sell many good shade ground covers. If you’re determined to grow grass, remember:

Yes- in fact grass tends to grow greener and faster under the trampoline as the mat still allows some sunlight through. When mowing your lawn, simply drag your trampoline out of the way.

The Dutchman’s Pipe vine can grow well in the shade as well as the Honeysuckle or Trumpet Creeper. However, without sun they probably won’t bloom. Also, the Silver Lace vine does pretty well in some shady spots with dappled sunlight.

They will grow in the shade of deciduous trees because they have finished flowering and the foliage has begun to mature by the time deciduous trees leaf out. However, it is better to grow them outside the drip line of deciduous trees rather than under them. Also, deciduous trees with tap roots are preferable to shallow-rooted trees. Daffodils will not long survive under evergreen trees and shrubs.

Roses will not grow in full shade, but some roses may grow in partial or long shade. Roses will grow if they receive at least 5 to 6 hours sun each day -- of course, all day sun is preferred. If it is a choice between all morning sun or all afternoon sun, then morning sun is preferred.

No! Many Acer palmatum cultivars are very happy in a sunny exposure. This includes the red dissectums (or lace leaf maples), as well as trees with wider, palmate lobes. In fact, the red leaved trees need a few hours of sunlight to maintain their red color. In the Sculpture Gardens at Wildwood, one sees many maples growing in full sun. Summer temperatures exceed 100 degrees. We have found that Japanese maples with green lace leaves prefer partial shade during the afternoon.