Many gardeners love being outside in their garden on a beautiful sunny summer afternoon. But what if your garden is in a full-sun location and the air temperature is 95 degrees with a heat index of ...

As the temperature rises, it’s a great time to get out there and garden. While it would be nice to have a huge sunny backyard to grow lots of different plants, that isn’t the case for many of us. But ...

Fall is the best time to consider planting one or more shade trees to provide your spring garden with some relief. Here's a ...

Any “best of” shade list has to begin with hostas. This hardy plant is known for adding texture and color. While some hostas tolerate sun, those grown in partial shade usually produce the best-looking ...

One of the major complaints gardeners have in Montgomery County is the amount of shade they have because of the abundance of trees. There is no question that shade creates problems for lawns reducing ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Many of our favorite flowers require full sun to grow. But, what about the corners and spots under trees ...

Dry shade plants are often difficult to find for gardens. Native ginger, bottlebrush buckeye, and Solomon's seal are three plants that tolerate dry shade. It's important to water plants thoroughly ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Tucked between steeply sloped forest and house, my shade garden is a peaceful refuge filled with mounds of foliage and shades of color. The seasons are revealed by watching these plants change and ...

The Southern Shade Garden at the New Orleans Botanical Garden is a wonderful and unique place. It's well worth a visit, and this weekend's Fall Garden Festival at City Park provides a perfect ...

Many gardeners assume that shade equals disaster in the garden. However, during the brutal summer months in Florida, shade can be a real blessing. It is possible for plants to grow in lower light ...