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Ask a Master Gardener: Tips for Planting Under Trees

A garden established under a mature tree can create interest to a home landscape. Photo / Amy Simone

May 28, 2026

By Deborah J. Benoit

Yes, it’s possible to grow plants under trees. Master Gardener Deborah Benoit shares some tips.

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This article’s tags: Ask a Master Gardener, Deborah J. Benoit, UVM Extension Master Gardener Program, garden, plant, trees