Bottlebrush grass self-sows easily, creating a more lush and dense mat of greenery around the base of the tree season after season. Despite its ability to self-sow, this grass is not aggressive.

Spread mulch around these plants too; they will benefit as much as the tree does. Grasses don’t mix well with trees because they did not evolve to live together.

The major reason for eliminating grass around the trunk is to prevent a mower from damaging the tree’s trunk. Otherwise, leave the artificial grass up next to the trunk of the tree. Q: I have a ...

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 ...

Instead of cutting grass, many Valley communities encourage residents to do away with it. Here's some of what is available.

Trees and some grasses are a necessity. A single 5,000-square-foot lawn of grass, about 11% of an acre, can produce enough oxygen for 35 people while helping to mitigate the heat island effect ...