This shade-happy ground cover is the perfect way to create a clean, tidy surface under your trees. Plus, it's low-maintenance, too.

When grass fails to grow in the shade of trees, turn to shade-tolerant perennial ground cover. They don’t need as much sun as grass. They are better for the tree, since they don’t compete as ...

While many ground cover plants need full sun to thrive, this one does well in areas with lots of shady trees, and it blooms ...

Boston city councilors will spend part of the day thinking about trees. At a hearing Monday morning, they'll discuss the number of trees in Boston, how they're managed, and plans for planting more.