With summer on the way, it’s the perfect time to enjoy your backyard or host delicious feasts with one of the best grills. And while we're sprucing up the garden, many of us take pride in having a ...

Shady green lawn with curved gravel path and patio set. - Jena Ardell/Getty Images Most grasses need at least six hours of sun a day to grow into a lush, green yard, but there are a handful of seed ...

One of the common lawn problems is how to grow grass in the shade. Growing a quality lawn in the shade is very difficult. In very dense shade, it’s almost impossible. But there are some points to ...

Growing grass in the shade is a problem with no easy answers. By the time August arrives, shady areas are likely to show signs of thinning or even complete loss if shade is severe. Grass is a full-sun ...

Spring is just around the corner and many homeowners are thinking about their lawn. Shade can make it tough to grow grass, and there's no easy answer to the problem. Grass is a full-sun plant and when ...

This spring, you may notice shady areas of your lawn lacking some grass. Growing grass in the shade is problem for which there are no easy answers. Grass is a full-sun plant and when planted in shaded ...

Q: No matter what I do, I just can’t get grass to grow in the shady areas of my yard. Is there some way to get good grass under trees and other shady areas? A: This is a common question. To address ...

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Achieving a great, grassy lawn isn't always as easy as it seems.

Different types of shade (dense, partial, filtered) require different plants. Groundcovers like Asiatic jasmine and cast iron plants are suitable for dense shade. Partial shade allows for a wider ...