We all love a cool and shady yard, but too much of a good thing comes with its challenges. Bare patches on an otherwise lush lawn are eyesores, and shady areas of your lawn are prone to them. The good ...

When it comes to growing grass, shade can present some challenges ... Zoysia grass can take months to fully establish in shady areas. Due to its thick growth patterns, avoid overseeding.

Here are some ideas for using less water and fewer chemicals and adding more diversity and color to your landscape.

While they may present many unwanted challenges, the design possibilities to get creative with a shade garden are endless.

then smooth the area over with a rake. Ideally, you would sprinkle the seed on bare patches only, but for patchy lawns, overlap with already growing grass is inevitable and totally fine.