Shady areas aren't great for grass, but you can make the shady spots in your landscape into the highlights of your yard with ground cover. Ivies, low-growing ferns, and hellebores fill in those shade spots with woodland beauty. Or, try planting a shorter hosta, like Mouse Ears, as a low-growing plant that provides cover to a large area. Heuchera, widow's tears, or even a groundcover dogwood can make for a colorful, low-growing display. Shade plants tend to be on the shorter side, so there are plenty of shady options available for your ground cover needs.