Question: I have trouble growing a lawn under large trees. Part of the area has a fairly steep slope. Is there a grass or other ground cover that I can grow in this area? Answer: There are several ...

Best bets for ground covers to brighten up any shady area. If you have a shady spot in your garden, you know how difficult it is to choose plants that will thrive, especially when it comes to ground ...

Just because you are planting in the shade, it does not mean that you want boring or drab ground cover. While it can be a unique challenge, growing in shaded areas will add beauty and life to all ...

A shady yard with a lush landscaped area - Joanne Dale/Getty Growing anything in deep or partial shade, whether near a tree or another structure, can be a difficult task for a gardener to undertake.

I have two problem areas in my lawn. The grass is thin and grows poorly under a large tree. I also have a sloping area that is difficult to mow. What could I grow in these two areas that would be ...

Evergreen ground covers can be just the thing you need for those difficult spots or areas where you want something special in the garden. There are many ground covers that are attractive all winter ...

Many gardeners have areas of their yard where the sun just won't shine, making it hard for grass and other plants to survive. If you're tired of looking at these dark patches of dirt, consider growing ...

Grass might be the ultimate walkable ground cover plant, but even traditional lawns will wear out with too much foot traffic. Think about those brown play areas in your backyard, or how permissive ...

“A new neighbor decided to limb up some spruce trees to about 8 feet along the property line and I am now looking at bare soil on my side of the trees. Will a shady grass blend work in this situation?

Question: As my trees have grown larger, the grass growing under them is becoming thinner and thinner. Are there ground cover plants which I could plant in these shady areas? Answer: There are several ...