If you plant under these trees, it’s going to be difficult to keep the landscaping alive. In other cases, it’s not so much the tree that’s the problem, as is disturbing its roots.

Landscaping under a large shade tree can be a challenge. Most plants require a several hours of sun to develop and grow well and there is a lot of competition with the tree for available water.

Landscaping under any tree can be challenging, thanks to the dense shade cast by the branches and the abundance of thick roots in the soil. But black walnut trees (Juglans nigra) seem to be in a ...