Grass won't grow

[magcurtsi]

I have 5 large maple trees in my front yard.* Sandy soil.* mid-sothern Michigan.* The only way I can get grass to grow is with constant watering.

Does anyone have any help or suggestions on what to do?

[Newt]

Hi Magcurtsi,

Grass won't grow in shade.* If you have it planted in the root zone of the trees and continue watering frequently you risk killing your trees.* You will either have to cut your trees down or plant a groundcover.* You might find these helpful.
http://www.treesaregood.com/treecare/trees_turf.aspx
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WO017
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG089
http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/Garden/02926.html

Newt