If you take a moment to think about the foliage in your garden, what comes to mind? What should come to mind is a picture of a lush landscape with different textures or patterns on each leaf. The ...

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, ...

A no-mow yard saves you time and money. There are many ways to approach it, depending on your region and aesthetic, from ...

The dog days of summer are here. This period was defined in 1813 as the time of year "when the seas boiled and all creatures became languid." That's a bit of an exaggeration, but it surely is a time ...

A shady spot provides welcome relief from the summer heat, but it can make growing a beautiful garden a bit more challenging. Take heart: Your landscape may receive more sunlight than you suspect, and ...

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 ...

Is your yard starved for sun? Turn your backyard into a thriving oasis with these tried-and-true shade garden plants. All plants need a little TLC when getting established. Even those listed as shade ...

When I was a boy I wanted to grow zinnias and sunflowers and other big, bold flowers in bright colors. Now, nearly a geezer, I have learned to appreciate the delicate differences in the color green, ...

When you're designing and brainstorming the best plants for a shade garden, you're not beholden to ground covers and tiny flowers. While full sun might sound like a requirement for having tall plants, ...

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In San Diego, what we want are the rays, right? We joke about paying a sunshine tax for living here. When it comes to gardens, we’re as fixated on light exposure as we are about where to buy the best ...