With summer on the way, it’s the perfect time to enjoy your backyard or host delicious feasts with one of the best grills. And while we're sprucing up the garden, many of us take pride in having a ...

Shady green lawn with curved gravel path and patio set. - Jena Ardell/Getty Images Most grasses need at least six hours of sun a day to grow into a lush, green yard, but there are a handful of seed ...

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 ...

I planted a group of seven redbuds in the corner of my backyard a few years ago and have just pruned some of the lower limbs off, leaving a large open space under them. Will I be able to grow grass in ...

Magnificent, spreading shade trees do more than simply add drama to your landscape. They also provide respite from the heat, control erosion, and increase property values. Yet with all of those ...

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 ...

As our beautiful trees that we have watched grow finally become mature, it can be challenging trying to get something to grow under the shade of their canopy. We’ve probably tried various grasses and ...

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 ...