The dense habit of this grass makes it ideal for use as ground cover on areas of lawn that have become bare or patchy, or to hide shallow tree roots that are peeping through the surface of the soil.

The ground beneath a tree is not an ideal environment for grass to grow. It’s shady, the soil is often compacted or nutrient-deficient and root systems have to compete with trees for resources.

Here are the best options for ground cover that's caught in the dense shade of a magnolia tree. San Antonio Express-News Hearst Newspapers Logo Skip to main content ...

Find your longest screwdriver and poke it down into the ground through the mulch, the grass and especially on sunny south-, west- or southwest-facing areas. Check anywhere the soil isn’t frozen.

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Q: I would like to plant a low-maintenance ground cover in my tree border. I think once established, it would eliminate some mowing. My current thought is thyme, which shouldn’t need much ...