Adapted seed mixtures are essential for lawns in the shade. We will provide you with comprehensive information on the subject of shaded lawns and give you important tips.

Since lawns normally need a lot of light, a special shady lawn is recommended for darker areas

Selecting the right lawn for shade is not that easy. Most grasses are quite sun-hungry and do not feel particularly comfortable in the shade. But of course there are also lawn seed mixtures that enable you to have your dream lawn even in shady locations. We have compiled below for you when it makes sense to use shaded lawns, how to sow them and what you should definitely consider when buying shaded lawn seeds.

Creating a shaded lawn: When does a shaded lawn make sense?

Shadow Lawn is suitable for any lawn that is in shady or partially shaded conditions most of the time. Do you have a rather shady garden, for example due to the many surrounding trees or the location in an inner courtyard? Then shaded lawn seeds are best for your garden. A specially composed shady lawn also tolerates darker conditions and can be just as easy-care and weed-free as a lawn in a sunny location. Choosing the right lawn-seed mix is very important to avoid future hassle from an unattractive lawn and the unnecessary maintenance that goes with it.

Why are "normal" lawn seed mixtures not suitable for shaded lawns?

Most lawn grasses have high sunlight requirements and do not do well in sunless areas under trees, in courtyards, or in the shade of scenic hills. These low-light areas are often cool and damp for longer than ideal lawn locations. Therefore, using a normal seed mixture often does not lead to the desired results: the seed does not sprout well, the scar remains or becomes gappy and shade-tolerant mosses or wild herbs use the free space to spread.

Can shaded lawns also be sown in the sun?

The answer is definitely yes! Of high qualityShaded lawn mixtures such as our Plantura shaded lawn are also suitable for partially shaded and even sunny locations. So if your lawn is in the shade in the morning but is in direct sunlight in the afternoon, then sowing a shaded lawn is no problem at all. Only the need for water and fertilizer can increase a little in sunny locations, since the grass species in the shade are specially adapted to cool, darker corners. As previously mentioned, you should not use regular lawn mix for very shady gardens.

Note: When sowing your lawn, always use only one lawn-seed mixture, otherwise differences in colour, growth or density could be noticed.

Shadow lawn can handle a lot of sunlight without any problems

Create and care for shady lawn correctly

Basically, laying a lawn in the shade is no different from laying it in the sun. We have summarized all the important points for you below.

When and how do you create a shaded lawn?

You can plant your lawn between April and October. It is important that the soil temperature is above 12° C, even at night, before you sow the seeds. If it is too cold, you drastically reduce the success of the seeding. Seeding a lawn is not exactly trivial, which is why we have documented all the steps for you.

Seeding of shade lawn:

  • Prepare the soil by removing weeds and stones.
  • Fertilize the area with an organic long-term fertilizer such as our Plantura organic lawn fertilizer. This provides the young grass with all the nutrients they need to grow into a he althy, dense lawn.
  • Now spread the seed crosswise, preferably with a spreader. For our Plantura shaded lawn, first pull lengthways strips with about 12.5 g/m2 and then cross strips with the same amount. Alternatively, you can spread the seeds by hand. However, the spreader delivers a more even result.
  • Now cover the seeds minimally with soil (0.5 cm). You can use our Plantura organic lawn soil for this or simply work the seeds into the existing soil.
  • Press the floor lightly with a footboard.
  • The last step of sowing is particularly important: watering. The lawn seeds must never dry out. Therefore, water immediately after sowing and then daily for the first month.
Recommends depending on the seasonthe Plantura organic lawn fertilizer or the organic autumn lawn fertilizer for your shaded lawn

Tip: It is better not to create a new lawn in midsummer. If you do, be sure to water enough so the seeds can germinate and not dry up.

What is the best way to maintain shaded lawns?

Maintaining lawns in the shade is only different in that watering, fertilizing and mowing are required a little less often. The lawn simply lacks the necessary solar energy to be able to convert a lot of carbon dioxide from the air into new plant material, and accordingly the nutrient and water requirements are somewhat lower. This is precisely why our Plantura organic lawn fertilizer is perfect for supplying your shaded lawn. Because even if the grass does not absorb a lot of nutrients, its high organic content does not result in a loss through leaching, the nutrients are rather held by living soil life so that they can be released again later when needed.

Summary: What is the best way to maintain a shaded lawn?

  • A shaded lawn should be planted with a specially adapted lawn seed mixture for shaded areas, such as our Plantura shaded lawn.
  • Overall, a shaded lawn requires less water and fertilizer.
  • A lawn fertilizer with a high organic content ensures a he althy soil and an on-demand release of nutrients - both of which support a he althy and dense weed-free lawn.
  • Because it can get very cool in shady locations in winter, a potassium-rich autumn lawn fertilizer is recommended, which helps the lawn through the frosty temperatures.
  • If necessary, a shady lawn must also be scarified, aerated or sanded so that it remains free of weeds and moss.

Weeds and moss in a shaded lawn?

What can become a problem on shady lawns is the spread of moss and shade-loving weeds. Of course, choosing a seed mixture for shaded lawns was already the best prophylaxis here, but moss feels particularly at home in the shade. Only optimal support for the shaded lawn can help against this: regular, preferably organic lawn fertilization, which also revitalizes the soil and keeps it he althy, and if necessary, liming, scarifying and aerating and sanding the lawn.

Shadow lawn grows more slowly and therefore does not need to be mowed as often

Spring and autumn are for theIncidentally, shaded lawns are particularly critical phases. Because compared to a sunny lawn, it has a shorter growth period, which promotes the spread of adaptable wild plants, especially at the transition to winter. We have put together for you how you can winterize your lawn and how post-winter lawn care ensures a good start to the year.

Reseed Shade Lawn

Sometimes there are bare spots or a thin turf in the lawn - for example, because care was neglected or voles have been up to mischief. In order not to leave bare ground to the weeds, it makes the most sense to overseed with particularly fast-germinating mixtures such as our Plantura overseed, especially for slow-growing shaded lawns. They offer the advantage that the grass varieties they contain close the gaps as quickly as possible. The perfect time for reseeding is after scarifying, because now the soil is open, the seed can sprout well and the branching of the existing lawn grasses has also been stimulated. If you have holes in the lawn, for example from planters that have been left on the lawn for a long time, or from dogs or children happily digging, we can recommend our Plantura lawn repair, which we have developed especially for these large gaps.

Buy Shade Lawn: What is important with Shade Lawn Seeds?

lawn seed mixtures for the shade are characterized by the fact that seeds of shade-tolerant grass varieties are contained in high proportions. For our Plantura shaded lawn in premium quality, we have chosen the following types, among others:

  • Lolium perenne for extremely fast germination and good regenerative capacity
  • Festuca rubra ensures a lush green and vital turf
  • Poa pratensis grows very densely and is hard-wearing due to strong runners

Another important point is the germinability of the seed. High-quality lawn seed germinates at a high percentage - on the one hand because the seed-producing mother plants have been optimally cared for, and on the other hand because the seed has been freshly processed and not stored for too long. When choosing a manufacturer, you should also make sure that you receive all the important information about sowing and caring for your lawn and that you are accompanied by high-quality information on your way to a happy lawn.

Our Plantura shaded lawn consists of a specialcustomized seed mix

We have geared our Plantura shaded lawn seed mixture to these requirements because sustainable quality and the best possible exchange with the user of our products are part of our company philosophy. The mixture of Lolium perenne, Poa trivialis, Poa pratensis and Festuca rubra is suitable for deep shade, partial shade and also grows vigorously and densely in the sun.

Summary: Shadow lawn - what should you look out for when buying seeds?

  • Specification of the varieties included (shade-tolerant varieties, small proportion of other grasses)
  • High germination
  • Precise application and further information

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