Trees and lush green grass are beautiful additions to any home exterior. However, landscaping under trees can be tough because the grass beneath the canopy may not get enough sunlight to thrive. Below are a few landscaping tips to help your lawn flourish beneath your trees.

4 Helpful Tips for Growing Grass Under Trees

1. Trim Trees

Like trees, grass needs sunlight to produce food and stimulate growth. If your trees are providing too much shade for the lawn to grow, contact a tree service to trim and thin out the tree’s lower limbs to allow more sunlight to reach the turf. You may also need to remove fallen leaves or needles that are covering the grass and preventing the sun from reaching the soil.

2. Overseed

Overseeding is an excellent way to rid your lawn of bare patches and grow thicker grass throughout the property. In this simple process, seeds are planted directly onto the turf. There’s no need to dig up the lawn so that the grass seeds can be buried beneath the soil.

3. Water Soil

In addition to adequate sunlight, grass needs water for nourishment. Even if it rains often, the tree’s canopy may prevent the soil below from getting enough saturation, especially close to the trunk of the tree. Combat this issue by watering the dry patches on your lawn. You can also use fertilizer two to three times a year for an additional boost in nutrients for your grass.

4. Change Mowing Habits

Mowing the lawn is necessary for effective landscaping and lawn care, but it must be done differently under trees where grass struggles to grow. If this area has some grass growth or thin patches, mow at least a half inch higher than you would in other areas where the grass growth is strong. This leaves enough surface area to capture sunlight and continue growing. It also helps to mow in alternate directions so that the grass isn’t cut too far down.

If you need affordable tree services to help your lawn thrive, contact Above All Tree Care in Center City, MN. For more than 18 years, this professional tree care service has provided residents and business owners throughout Washington and Chisago counties with exceptional landscaping services, including tree trimming, pruning, and stump removal. For more landscaping tips, visit their website or call (651) 257-2136 to request a free estimate.