Although sowing grass seed is fairly straightforward ... If you have a shady yard, try creeping fescue seed for a cool-season zone or zoysia in a warm-season zone. Wet or dry: Use tall fescue ...

creeping red fescue is a more shade-tolerant alternative to ryegrass. However, there are some important disadvantages to consider before growing tall fescue grass or planting red fescue grass seed.