Finding the right plants to thrive around tree trunks can be a bit of a challenge. The shade cast by the tree, the competition for nutrients, and the need to avoid disturbing the tree's roots all ...

If you're looking for ground covers with growing conditions that pair well with hostas in your garden, you're in luck, because there are a range of options!

Hostas are a very low-maintenance perennial that you can grow in the shade. They require well-draining soil, but only need minimal fertilizing. Make sure to be patient when growing these plants ...

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.

Four or 5 vertical slits the length of the root mass, evenly spaced around the ball. For a B&B tree, it’s a bit different. No circling root problem with these.

How to backfill around a tree. This is where I start to get the hate mail. If you have excellent soil (lucky you!), go ahead and backfill the planting hole with that mythical magic stuff.

How to backfill around a tree. This is where I start to get the hate mail. If you have excellent soil (lucky you!), go ahead and backfill the planting hole with that mythical magic stuff.