Planting Under Trees

Kelsey Sparks & Mary Meyer, University of Minnesota

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This slide set discusses how to plant and deal with areas under trees where it is difficult to grow plants or grass. Several alternatives to growing grass are given, along with a list of suitable plants for growing under trees, each illustrated with color photos. References are included and special information on planting under black walnut trees is included. 87 slides.

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