Pests Plumbing Safety Seasonal Structure Disaster Warranty Shade Grass Growing Grass in Shade Growing grass in shady sites can be a challenge because shade weakens grass.
All plants require sunlight to make their food.
Most grasses will grow under light shade, but in heavy shade, grass may become so weak that it begins to thin out. Thus weakened grass growing in shade is prone to certain diseases, such as powdery mildew. Keeping Shade Grass Healthy Root systems of nearby trees compete for water and nutrients. Heavy shade reduces grass tolerance to temperature extremes and foot traffic. Since grass growing in heavy shade is at a disadvantage, here are some things you can do to keep it as healthy as possible.