You can grow a lawn in a shady spot, as long as you pick the right grass and take care of it properly. Most turf grasses need at least four hours of direct sun for them to survive, but specialized shade-tolerant grass blends try to survive in four hours of dappled sun or partial shade. In the cool-season grass category, the shade-tolerant grasses are rye and fine and tall fescues. A great lawn can only be grown from great grass seeds. Grass seed can be planted in the spring and fall with good results. For a fall planting of grass seed, follow the same weed control precautions and time the…