6 tips to keep your lawn healthy in shady places

Vegetable shadow -tolerant grass

If your garden is dodgy, it is best to start shadow -tolerant grass on the right foot. Koch says that Fashuse works well in cooler climate zones, while zoysiagrass and other species are better suited for warmer regions.

If natural grass does not grow or thrives despite the efforts, he suggests taking an alternative soil cover such as clover that thrives in the shade.

Enrich the soil

Mike Hrivnak, director of agronomy at Canopy Lawn Care, suggests enriching her soil for better nutrient absorption and sustainable growth. This is due to the fact that shaded gardens keep water differently than those in direct sunlight, which can lead to nutrients.

“You want to improve soil biology with active carbon, probiotics and amino acids and ensure that the nutrients are efficiently radivated and absorbed without overtime,” he says.

Invest in a smart controller for your sprinkler system

Obering is a major problem for all plants. Since grass generally needs less water in shady areas, an intelligent controller can help. According to Heather Todd, brand president of Conserva irrigation, intelligent controllers work with their local weather data to adapt their system to the current weather conditions.

For example, let's assume that your sprinkler system should start in the morning, but the weather forecast predicts the precipitation. “Your smart controller will automatically adjust (or even cancel) the planned irrigation on this day,” explains Todd. “This takes the stress of covering her lawn out of her hands and gives your lawn the exact amount of water it needs.”

If you often rethink irrigation, travel or change the weather a lot, an intelligent controller may be worth investing.

Guide your sprinkler when it is still dark

The time of day in which you operate your sprinkler system can affect the health of your lawn – and your water bill. Todd says that the recommended time to switch on your system is generally between 2 and 7 a.m. one or twice a week.

“If you water early in the morning, your lawn has time to absorb the water before the sun and wind cause evaporation,” she explains. “Remember this will change with the seasons.”

Don't keep your grass too short

Make sure that you keep your lawn with the right setting Mow Valley grass with more energy, which grows in poor lighting conditions. “Stick to the ⅓ rule if you consider the height to avoid the grass is being stressed,” advises Koch. “That means you should only remove ⅓ from the tip when it is time for a cladding.”

Cut over your trees – do not cut them off!

Great news! You don't have to get rid of your trees completely. “It is not necessary to fell trees unless they cause considerable lawn problems or security concerns,” explains Koch. Cutting will be enough and is one of the best ways to enable more sunlight to reach the grass.