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.

Fill in the area beneath a tree’s branches with a plant that’s better suited to shade, and confine your lawn to areas where enough sun reaches the ground to support grass.

You ask how you can best grow grass under trees. Simple answer: forget it. Trees suck up moisture and nutrients and prevent sunlight from reaching grass. In return, grass withers and dies. You repl… ...

When grass fails to grow in the shade of trees, turn to shade-tolerant perennial ground cover. They don’t need as much sun as grass. They are better for the tree, since they don’t compete as ...

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.

Planting grass under the canopy of trees does cause conflict. Some trees like red maples and willow oaks naturally grow their roots very close to the surface, if not on top of the ground.

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 ...

For instance, in Georgetown, an annual tree box contest culminates May 13, when ribbons signal three winners from 400 candidates selected by the Georgetown Garden Club.

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Most trees don't like a lawn below - as you know if you've ever tried to get grass to grow around one. Tree roots need lots of space and water, and grass can't really compete.

Question: Can I plant grass over soil where a newly removed stump was ground out? Answer: We generally don’t want to plant new trees or turf immediately over the top of existing stumps in landscapes.

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.