What to plant under your landscape trees Story and Photos by J.D. Willoughby Mulch can be so plain, especially in a small garden that needs more color. One way that gardeners overcome this is by planting a variety of ground covers, perennials, and annuals that can thrive with competition and in the sometimes deep shade …
The beauty of gardening under trees Story and Photos by Troy B. Marden troybmarden.com Gardening under trees can be difficult. I know. I have a love-hate relationship with the two enormous white oaks that allow me to even have a shade garden, but, at the same time, render the soil so dry in midsummer it’s …
Alternatives to mulch and turf under trees Story and Photos by Richelle Stafne thegardenmaiden.com Trees are the backbone of the landscape and there are several reasons for landscaping under and around them with something other than lawn grass. Under shadier tree canopies, it can be difficult if not impossible to grow a lawn. A lack …
What to plant underneath your landscape trees Story and Photos by Rebecca Stoner Kirts basilbecky.blogspot.com Great things can happen in the garden – whether it’s because you have a good plan, an accident, or maybe just luck. My gardens are excellent examples of all these. I have learned as much from my mistakes as my …
Trees represent landscape royalty but you can create paradise below Story and Photos by Norman Winter @NormanWinterTheGardenGuy Were the landscape a chessboard, then trees would surely represent the royalty – the king and queen to love and protect. Buying a home with native woodland or forest is like striking gold as so many of neighborhoods …
Planting underneath your landscape trees Story by Karen Neill Under the trees is where you will find me as we head into the hot summer months. Trees play an important role in our landscapes, providing much needed shade. Proper placement can also mean energy savings. You can reduce summer air conditioning costs by up to …
Overcoming the problem of planting under trees Story and Photos by Katharine Musso We’ve all seen those meticulously groomed lawns with one or more handsome specimen trees dropped seamlessly in the emerald green seas of turf. Maybe we saw it in a movie or maybe we saw it across town. What we do not see …
Story and Photos by Hubert P. Conlon whatgrowsthere.com Brighten up dark areas in your woodland garden with Japanese forest grass, sometimes called hakone grass. This warm-season ornamental grass performs well in most areas of Tennessee; it may struggle a bit in the warmer regions. Start by planting in amended, compost-rich soil in full to partial …
Gardening under your trees Story by Theresa Badurek I am a true Floridian and I often seek out shady spots for relief from the sun. I will even park my car far from an entrance if there is a shady place beneath a tree: Shade before convenience. But shade can be less than convenient in …
‘Florida Sunshine’ yellow anise tree Story by Clara A. Curtis There’s never a dull day in the garden as long as you have a ‘Florida Sunshine’ yellow anise tree. With its brightly colored chartreuse leaves and red stems, this southeastern native is sure to brighten a woodland garden or enliven shady to partly sunny corners. …
