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to minimize compaction and reduce shallow surface rooting.
Reduce use of the area. Thin cell wall,ed grass plants with little food reserve cannot bear much traffic without sustaining damage. Therefore, any effort to minimize traffic in shaded areas is beneficial.
May Have To Install
Drainage Tiles
Provide good drainage. Installation of drain tile is necessary in areas that drain poorly. Poor drainage increases the possibility of disease activity.
Remove leaves and debris promptly. Quick removal of leaves and debris all year long is essential as they shade the grass plant and reduce its food making potential.
Provide appropriate pest protection. Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia brown patch, and Helminthosporium leaf spot are common diseases in shaded areas.
Periodic fungicide application may be necessary. Control of unsightly weeds and damaging insects improves the appearance of the turf and reduces the competition for light, water and nutrients.
If attempts to produce turfgrass in shade meet with failure after using the above management program, consider the use of shade-tolerant groundcovers, such as periwinkle, pachysandra or English ivy.
Dr. Diane Relf is a horticulture specialist with Virginia Cooperative Extension and is a member of the faculty of Virginia Tech
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