What is the best grass to plant in shady areas? I live in north Texas and I have a lot of big trees in the front yard that keeps part of the yard in constant shade. These areas are made up of only dirt, despite the fact that there's grass growing in the rest of the yard. I would like to know which grass to plant and in what time of the year?
For your area both spring and fall planting is acceptable; however, you might want to try fall planting since your summers may be prone to excessive heat. Here is an article or two that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/shade-tolerant-grass.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/growing-grass-shade.htm
Most of my growing area is shady.
This article should offer some suggestions: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/shade-tolerant-herbs-for-your-herb-garden.htm
Which flowers do well in shade?
This article should help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/shade-tolerant-flowers.htm
Which vegetables can be grown in a largely shaded area?
This article will help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/shade-vegetables.htm
I have just moved to a house with a yard in Arkansas that is incredibly rocky and on a fairly steep slope. Any ideas on where I can even get started? It is mostly shaded, would I be better putting in small garden areas or just put decorative rocks out? Any ideas would be appreciated. I'm on a tight budget but was able to move some plants from old house. Thanks.
Typically with rocky soil, you have 2 choices. You either painstakingly remove the rocks from the soil, or you build beds above the soil. A third option is to consider having just one big rock garden but that may not work with the plants you have brought with you.
These articles may be helpful in getting started with either gardening above the ground or rock gardening:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/urban/raised-beds-for-urban-settings-no-digging-required.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/building-a-berm-how-do-i-make-a-berm.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/learn-a-bit-about-rock-gardens.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/backyard-rock-gardens-building-a-rock-garden.htm
Are there any vegetables or fruits that will grow in a shaded area?
For vegetables that can grow in the shade, this article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/shade-vegetables.htm
I am looking for what I can only describe as an umbrella for my garden. Something that I can put over my veggies to keep out birds, etc. or keep water from touching the leaves directly. I have seen them on people's gardens but cannot locate any online or at the local garden store. Have you seen them? Or know where I can purchase one?
The umbrella you are referring to is a floating row cover. I would make an inquiry with your local garden centers for floating row covers or go online and check out mail order garden supply companies.
For more information about row covers, please visit the following link:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/row-covers-for-garden-plants.htm