Shade is one of the main reasons you might choose to replace your lawn with artificial grass.

Unfortunately a nice south facing garden is no guarantee of a sunny spot! Tall trees and neighbouring houses can have a big impact on how much sun your garden gets and how good your lawn looks and feels. We have many years experience all types of gardens, and these shaded garden solutions will help you achieve a luxurious outdoor area to enjoy all year.

Problems associated with shade:

Grass does not get enough light to grow
Causes the ground to remain cold and soggy after rain
Weak grass wears thin easily creating muddy patches
Moss takes over the area

Types of shade

Full sun: An area that has more than 6 hours of direct sunlight per day

Light shade: An area open to direct sunlight but is obstructed by a wall or group of trees

Dappled shade: An area where light is diffused through a tree canopy, with shade varying according to how lightly branched the trees are.

Moderate shade: An area that receives little direct sunlight, a couple of hours in the day during midsummer.

Deep shade: An area where there is less than two hours of direct sun a day, usually under dense tree cover or surrounded by overhanging or high buildings.

Common shade loving plants

With a bit of creative landscaping, you can replace your lawn with plants that thrive in shaded areas.

Begonias
Primrose
Ferns
Geraniums
Hydrangea
Camellia
Pansy

How can artificial grass help?

From experience, putting shady plants in place of a lawn is often an impractical option for families, where the lawn is as much a play area as something to admire.

As one of our top shaded garden solutions, artificial grass is an excellent alternative. You can keep the look and feel of a fresh natural lawn and it won’t be affected by a lack of light. Liquids drain through to the sub-base below so you don’t have a permanently soggy lawn, and it is very durable so won’t wear thin either!