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 ...

Clark County Commissioner Tick Segerblom’s Aug. 20 column, “Dealing with the deadly toll extreme heat exacts on all of us,” is right on target. I am passionate about protecting Clark County’s ...

Struggling to grow plants under trees? Discover the best shade-tolerant flowers, perennials, and ground covers that thrive in dry soil and low-light conditions.

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 ...

Bamboo, palm, and banana trees look and act like trees, but are actually closer to grasses in how they grow because—unlike trees—their stems do not grow wider over time. However, due to their towering ...

Shade-tolerant plants with tough roots help gardens under trees. Learn soil prep, planting, watering, and care for successful root-zone planting.