How to Keep Your Lawn Healthy in Shaded or Tree-Covered Gardens

Lawns in shaded gardens around Chichester, Arundel, and Emsworth face unique challenges—less sunlight, more moss, and thinner grass. But with a few adjustments, you can still enjoy a lush lawn under trees and fences.

Shade Lawn Care Tips:

– Use shade-tolerant grass seed mixes (fescues and bentgrasses)

– Mow slightly higher to encourage deeper roots

– Fertilise lightly—shaded lawns need less nitrogen

– Rake away leaf litter and debris regularly

– Prune trees and shrubs to allow dappled light through

Moss Control:

Shade and moisture create ideal moss conditions. Scarify annually and apply iron-based moss control in early spring or autumn.

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