Shade Kills

All warm-season turfgrass varieties are full-sun plants—they thrive best with maximum sunlight. Even so-called "shade-tolerant" varieties like Shade King Zoysia and St. Augustine still perform better in full sun.

We Understand Full Sun Isn’t Always Possible but, maximizing sunlight—whether through limbing up trees or adjusting landscaping—is essential for maintaining healthy, resilient warm-season turfgrass.