Growing grass question

[Delirious]

What grows good in shady areas. I have two big oaks that I can't trim and really don't want to. I get afternoon sun on the area though. Any ideas for shady areas?

[Head Hunter]

I have had fescue and st. augustine both do well in shady areas.

[Horitexan]

I found a mIxture of fescue and ryegrass from Pennington seed at Walmart. Supposed to grow quick and creep to fill. It was only $17.50 for 20 lbs and is supposed to cover 5,000 sq. feet. I couldn't resist at that price. If it works, great- I'll get more! If it doesn't, I'll try a plan 'B' and look into some sod in a patchwork.

Thanks to Manwitaplan, for the tip on that place over in Medina! I'll look into it. Do you know that guy personally, or have you just dealt with him before?

[Miki]

Burmuda

x2..Just fertalize and water and it will come back.

[Yardero]

Bermuda for sun, st.aug for shade, and if you decide to checker board do your self a favor and fill in between each checker or you'll be mowing an off road course!

[Mike Murphey]

Watering once a week will work but you need to water it long enough to get the water into the soil. Meaning, water long wnough to get a good 1/2" to 1" of water. When you water place a one end opened can out where the sprikler will hit the opening in the can. This will gauge to you how much water you are getting into the yard. I would bet you will need to water at least an hour or more to get enough water to the roots of the grass.
A good soaking watering, sun and fertilizer will get your grass growing.