In areas that receive moderate amounts of shade, some species and cultivars of grass wo well, while others are less shade-tolerant. Choosing the right turfgrass species is important. It is also important to follow specific management practices that can encourage better turfgrass performance in shade. This 2-page fact sheet was written by L.E. Trenholm , and published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, August 2011. (AP photo/University of Florida/Eric Zamora)
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