Ihave two problem areas in my lawn. The grass is thin and grows poorly under a large tree. I also have a sloping area that is difficult to mow. What could I grow in these two areas that would be better than grass?

There are suitable ground cover plants for both of these areas that do not require mowing. There is also a more shade-tolerant grass, which you may not have tried.

You may also want to consider mulching the shaded area around the shade tree and perhaps planting a few shade-tolerant shrubs or flowers.

Before planting ground cover under your tree you will need to kill or remove the grass. You could rent a sod cutter or if the area is not too large, use a shovel. Grass can be sprayed with a weed killer like Roundup.

Some of the best ground covers for shady areas include Creeping

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