Shade lawn: Everything important at a glance
Not all lawns are exposed to the sun all day and receive enough light. Many gardens have shady areas that receive little sunlight. It is important that you sow the right type of grass for your individual garden.
We have therefore summarised for you the cases in which it is worthwhile to plant shade grass and what you need to bear in mind when doing so. At the same time, we will explain what you need to bear in mind when caring for it and how you can prevent weeds on your lawn. We will also introduce you to the high-quality lawn seeds from RasenExpert.
How to properly lay shade grass: Where does it make sense?
You can plant shade grass in shady and semi-shady areas.
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Sowing shade grass: This is how you do it:
After you have fertilized your soil, sow the seeds and water them well.
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Care: How do I maintain a beautiful shade lawn?
Fertilize your soil regularly and water it as needed.
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How can I remove weeds from shade grass?
The best way to remove weeds from your shade lawn is to scarify it.
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How to properly lay shade grass: Where does it make sense?
Before you plant shade grass in your garden, you should check whether the conditions are right for it. Shade grass is suitable for areas that are shady or partially shady for most of the day. It doesn't matter whether this shade is caused by trees or surrounding houses.
Shade lawn is best suited to precisely these conditions: It grows ideally in shady areas and copes excellently with the lower levels of sunlight. Shade lawn can also be a good choice in changeable conditions. Not all areas are shady all day - often they are partial shade, so the lawn can be sunny at certain times of the day. Shade lawn is also a good choice in such mixed locations.
Choosing the right mix is crucial for the lawn in your garden to grow optimally. We recommend a simple approach: Before you decide on a lawn mix, you should observe your lawn for a few days and find out whether it is in the sun, shade or partial shade. On this basis, you can then find the right types of lawn for sowing.
Are normal grass seeds also suitable for shady lawns?
No, normal grass seeds are not particularly suitable for shady lawns. The problem is their need for light: In order for the seeds to germinate and develop into strong blades of grass, they need sunlight - but there is significantly less light on some shady lawns. In addition, shady areas are often cooler and wetter than sunny ones. As you can see, a shady location comes with a few special features that the lawn has to cope with. That's why you should definitely choose shade grass if you have a shady lawn.
Sowing shade grass: How to do it
Would you like to start sowing your shade lawn? The same conditions apply as when sowing all other lawn mixtures. Sowing is best done between April and October. The soil temperature must be above 12 °C, even at night, so that the seeds can grow. If these conditions are met, sow the lawn in the following steps:
Prepare the soil:
Before you sow your seeds, you need to prepare the soil. To do this, remove moss, weeds and stones from the lawn. You should also remove dead roots from the area if possible.
Fertilize the soil:
To ensure that the seeds grow well and develop as robust stalks as possible, you should add fertilizer to the soil beforehand. Special lawn fertilizer supplies the soil with nutrients and ensures particularly fast and strong growth.
Sow the seeds:
Now you spread your shade grass seeds. Check beforehand how much seed you need for the area and then spread it evenly. Make sure to distribute the seeds over the entire area and not leave out any spots.
Cover the grass seeds:
To ensure that your grass seeds do not fly away or are eaten by birds, you should press them down immediately after sowing. This is easy to do with your shoes. Then cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil.
Water the entire area:
Once the seeds have been sown and covered, a very important step follows - watering. In order for the seeds to grow, they must be supplied with sufficient moisture. This also applies to the coming days: keep the seeds moist so that you can soon see the first blades of grass.
As you can see, laying shade grass is relatively straightforward. It's best to follow the instructions exactly and the grass will soon be growing in your garden. Further down in this text we will introduce you to our seeds in more detail: However, you also need the right fertilizer for your lawn. For this, we offer you special lawn fertilizer depending on the season, which will prepare your soil as best as possible for the upcoming sowing.
Care: How do I maintain a beautiful shade lawn?
In order for your shade lawn to grow, it needs appropriate lawn care , just like all other types of lawn. If you have chosen high-quality lawn seeds, shade lawns are generally robust and easy to care for. However, there are a few points that are crucial for a long-term beautiful lawn.
Always keep in mind that this is shade grass - it grows under different conditions. This means, for example, that you will need to water it less. If there is no sun on the lawn in summer, it will dry more slowly and therefore require less water. So make sure you water it as needed.
In shady areas, grass also needs less fertilizer. It is therefore usually not necessary to fertilize shade grass mixtures three times a year. It is better to use a slow-release fertilizer that gradually supplies the soil with nutrients.
We also recommend that you fertilize semi-shaded and shady lawns again before winter. Shady areas get particularly cold in winter: it is therefore best to choose a lawn fertilizer that contains potassium. This increases the frost resistance of your shade lawn.
How can I remove weeds from shade grass?
No matter what lawn grass you plant, sooner or later you will most likely discover weeds or moss in your lawn. Even shade lawns are not safe from this.
The risk of moss is particularly high in shady areas. This is because moss feels particularly comfortable in the shade and also loves the moist conditions that often prevail in shady lawns. There are a number of things you can do to prevent the formation of moss and weeds.
First of all, choosing the right seed is crucial. Many cheap mixes not only contain grass seed, but also contain weed seeds. So opt for a high-quality seed mix - in the next chapter we will introduce you to the lawn seeds from RasenExpert in more detail.
You should also ensure the best possible soil conditions. To do this, you should regularly apply fertilizer and support the growth of grass. This also makes it more difficult for moss and weeds to settle on your lawn.
What can also help is regular scarification, aeration or sanding. Shade lawns are particularly susceptible to weeds in spring and autumn. The lawn grows more slowly due to the lower incidence of light, which makes it easier for weeds to take hold.
In our knowledge library you will find some helpful articles on preventing weeds in the lawn:
Buying shade grass seeds: What you should pay attention to
To ensure that shade grass thrives in your garden, the choice of grass seed is crucial. It should be a high-quality and balanced mixture that is free of weeds and offers rapid germination. We therefore advise against using old seeds that you may have found in your garden shed. The choice of grass seed lays an important foundation for the coming years.
That's why you'll find particularly high-quality shade grass at RasenExpert. It is particularly germinable and of high quality. The seeds grow excellently even on damp surfaces and quickly form a dense turf. Our shade grass consists of various types of grass : 45% German ryegrass, 30% red fescue, 20% meadow bluegrass and 5% Poa Supina.
This mixture offers the best conditions for the special requirements of shady lawns. Order our shade lawn now and enjoy a lush green and dense lawn in your garden in just a few months.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about seeds, reseeding & more
It is called a shade lawn if your lawn is exposed to the sun for less than four hours on a sunny day. If the sun only reaches your lawn for two hours, for example, then it is clearly a shade lawn and you should sow suitable seed on it.
The types of grass that grow best in shade are ryegrass, red fescue and tall fescue. These types require less sun than others and therefore cope well with shady conditions. Our shade grass seeds consist largely of ryegrass and fescue.
Shade grass usually germinates within 7 to 20 days. The most important factor is the temperature. Grass seeds only germinate at a temperature of at least 10 °C. They also need sufficient water and light.
Conclusion: Plant your shade lawn with high-quality grass seeds
Choosing high-quality seed is essential for your shade lawn to thrive. With a good mix, the seed will grow within a few weeks and form a dense and robust turf over the coming months. You can then enjoy a lush green lawn that is relatively easy to maintain and can cope well with the shade.
We recommend the high-quality seed from RasenExpert. Our special mixture for shade lawns copes ideally with moisture and less sun. It is germ-proof and particularly robust. So what are you waiting for? Order our shade lawn now!