[nap]

I'm betting that would look terrible in Michigan as well. I think I would fix it rather than trying to figure out where it might look good.:whistling2:

you need to determine how poor your soil is and add what it needs. Is it very compact and hard? Sandy? Dark, light?

 

[240sx4u]

I did some googling, and it appears I can go to the local county extension and get my soil tested. Ill do that right away. It isn't very sandy, it does appear to be pretty "dark" however I am red/green colorblind so its possible that it is bright orange too LOL.

Ill update this after I get a soil test done.

Your right, this lawn would look crappy in MI as well LOL.

 

[downunder]

The back yard has lots of shade..

Grass and shade are like oil and water. You might consider mulching in some islands with some shade perennials or using a shade tolerant ground cover.

I understand that you asked about grass, but it would be negligent not to point out the shade issue.

BTW- good information.

 

[240sx4u]

Shade tolerant ground cover may be my best bet and I had considered that. I figured if there was something actually wrong with the soil or something of that nature then I should get that fixed before I consider planting anything else.

EDIT; I need photos, it appears that I have new grass beginning to grow. It is very light green.

Thanks guys.