As Paul Blanding, Partner and Landscape Architect at The Outside Design Studio, puts it, “nature abhors a void.” He adds that ...

Need shade for your garden plants? These 10 clever repurposing ideas will help you shield delicate crops from the sun without ...

In Southern gardens, many perennial plants benefit from being planted in part shade. Learn what partial shade really means and how to site plants accordingly in the garden. Discover beautiful ...

Add these tall, shade-loving plants to your yard and garden for extra height and texture—even without getting ample sunlight.

Here are the best shade perennials gardening experts recommend, including plants that attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies to the garden.

Defining shade Shade can vary in intensity and it is important to understand the level of shade in a particular location if you expect plants in a shade garden to thrive. The following definitions ...

California's water sources have been stretched in recent times, and with precipitation being unpredictable saving water is always the right choice! Did you know that you can save 20 to 50 percent of ...

Q: Our neighbor has a large magnolia tree that casts very heavy shade into our yard. It has left us with a large bare area, and we’ve been unable to grow either turfgrass or hostas there. What ...

In the home landscape it is useful as a specimen plant in moist areas such as rain gardens or swales. Its large urn-like shape and orange spore-producing fronds make it stand out in a shade garden.

Red flowering shrubs are a beautiful addition to any garden or landscape, providing a burst of color and visual interest.

Whether it’s planting a shade tree, installing an area of ground cover, creating privacy with a hedge or enriching your landscape with shrubs and flowerbeds, you can take advantage of the coming ...

Caladiums’ uniquely patterned, heart-shaped leaves lend a tropical feel to the garden while impatiens offer those coveted, brightly colored blooms that don’t mind the shade.