Learn why grass isn't growing under your trees and explore ways to fix it.

We've got a problem that required investigative reporting. I've received dozens of questions asking what to plant beneath evergreen and deciduous trees because the lawn grass has grown poorly. Even ...

A tree surrounded by green lawn is a pretty picture for many people, but it’s hard to achieve — and tough on the tree. “Turf grass and trees don’t go together well,” said Stephanie Adams, a plant ...

Q: I have a large tree that borders my back lot. A distinct border has formed along the leaf drip edge. Under the tree, the grass has turned mostly brown and straw-like. Outside the drip edge, the ...

Everybody has heard of surf and turf. Today I want to discuss trees and turf (turf grass, that is). Have you ever seen fescue growing in the forest? Ninety-nine percent of the time you won’t see grass ...

Q: My backyard's a mess. We've got a dog that digs incessantly and chases stuff, making ruts everywhere. The main problem is a large area under two flowering cherry trees. Every year I plant grass ...

Help your lawn wake up from winter slumber with a simple (but often forgotten) step that lets grass soak up sunlight, breathe ...

Q: In May 2004 I had a soft maple cut down in my front yard. The stump and roots were ground up. I waited a month before smoothing out the ground and planting grass seed (creeping red fescue) and ...

The end of summer is the best time to reseed thin spots in the lawn. The weather is cooling off at night, and if you get the task done by mid-September, the grass seed will have plenty of time to ...