Folks who only have shade often give up on gardening because they cannot grow things like poppies and peonies. They only know “boring” shade plants planted for their foliage rather than their blossoms ...

Tree roots growing at or slightly above the soil surface are called surface roots. Homeowners having trees with these surface roots are frustrated with the additional challenges posed by mowing and ...

I’ve had some recent interactions with people frustrated by tree roots that surface, causing mowing difficulties and potential ankle-twisting opportunities. What can be done with surface roots?

Base of a large tree with exposed roots. - Babariba/Shutterstock Do you have an area in your yard with trees that's difficult to grow in? The struggle to find a plant that can thrive in these dry, ...

Can lawns and big trees co-exist? One reality you might notice in the landscape as your trees grow -- trees and grass don’t get along very well. When trees are young, grass roots slow tree growth by ...

Do you have an area in your yard with trees that's difficult to grow in? The struggle to find a plant that can thrive in these dry, root-filled conditions is common for many gardeners. Bare ground ...