Ever noticed bare soil or patchy grass failing to grow around the trunks of your trees? This is a common issue that occurs for multiple reasons. Trees typically have shallow, extensive root systems, ...

Spring is just around the corner and many homeowners are thinking about their lawn. Shade can make it tough to grow grass, and there's no easy answer to the problem. Grass is a full-sun plant and when ...

Large lawn with lots of shade - Zhen Li/Getty Images Big patches of cool shade offer idyllic spots to relax on hot summer days, whether you're tossing a ball to your dog or swinging in a hammock. Your ...

Q: My lawn currently does not have an irrigation system and is somewhat shady due to trees. What is the best drought- and shade-tolerant lawn grass for North Florida? Bahia, zoysia and St. Augustine ...

Growing grass in the shade is a problem with no easy answers. By the time August arrives, shady areas are likely to show signs of thinning or even complete loss if shade is severe. Grass is a full-sun ...

After another season of answering landscape questions, two common issues asked about are trying to grow grass in tree shade and dealing with surface tree roots that interfere with mowing. In such ...

Different types of shade (dense, partial, filtered) require different plants. Groundcovers like Asiatic jasmine and cast iron plants are suitable for dense shade. Partial shade allows for a wider ...

'Tis the season for tending green grasses. As the year marches on, our minds turn to our yards, and we crank up the lawn mowers and prepare our watering and fertilizing schedules. This year, some ...

Big patches of cool shade offer idyllic spots to relax on hot summer days, whether you're tossing a ball to your dog or swinging in a hammock. Your grass? That's a different story. Most turfgrass ...