Although we typically associate sunshine with plant growth, you don't have to let a lack of light stop you from growing your ...

Every garden or yard has some shady areas, and these shade-loving shrubs can add color and vibrancy to your yard's darkest corners. From evergreen Japanese andromeda to winter-blooming camelia, these ...

"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 ...

Brightening a shady spot on your property (and by “shady,” we mean an area that receives less than 6 hours of sunlight per day) with containers full of blooms and greenery is easy once you understand ...

Gardening isn’t always about basking in glorious sunlight. Some plants practically revel in the quiet whispers of shade and ...

During the heat of summer, my favorite places to work are in the shady areas of my landscape. Gardeners often gripe about how difficult it is to grow plants in shade, but trouble mostly occurs when ...

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 ...

During the heat of summer, my favorite places to garden are in shady areas of my landscape. Gardeners often gripe about how difficult it is to grow plants in these areas. Trouble mostly occurs, ...

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 ...

Walking in the woods of early June is an amazing experience, quite a change from a month ago. Now this site is shaded under the thick arboreal canopy that has grown during the last couple of weeks.

Don’t let limited sunlight stop you from growing a beautiful garden. Make the most of shady locations with proper plant selection and design strategies. Start the season with native spring ephemerals ...