While big, leafy oak trees can provide a welcome shade canopy for your yard, the same shade might be overwhelming to some plants you want to grow — especially your grass. This is why, in nature, it's ...

Q. I have a large oak tree in my backyard that has been in decline recently. The grass under the tree does poorly. Does the tree take away the nutrients the grass needs? Should I apply more fertilizer ...

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 ...