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, a plant ...

When I recently purchased two new trees to plant in my lawn, I was advised to keep the grass from growing next to the tree trunks. Is there some reason for this? I like the look of grass growing under ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Different kinds of trees bring different kinds of features, and one of those elements is the roots. For many people, these bare pieces look ...

Many homeowners wonder how to get grass to grow beneath a tree, where it often is bare or patchy. “It’s better for both the grass and the tree if you don’t try,” said Spencer Campbell, Plant Clinic ...

One of the most popular trees to plant worldwide are maple (Acer) trees. With so many species, including several native to the U.S., you have your pick of stunning and unique maple varieties perfect ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Fall is a great time to ...

Here's something that has puzzled me for a while. Why does 'cat grass' die so quickly, whereas grass growing on a lawn, for example, does not? It's grass, it grows, and then after a few weeks it flops ...

I planted some new trees this spring. What pruning should I be doing on those trees? A few pruning cuts on those new trees can make a big difference in how they develop into mature trees. Most trees ...