Some gardeners are discouraged by their shady landscapes. They believe their borders must be bereft of pretty perennials, like the plants in their friends' sunny gardens. Shade gardeners fear not.

Garden shades provide a wonderful opportunity to shelter from the glaring sun, create privacy in the garden, and plant unusual flora and fauna. While they may present many unwanted challenges, the ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. When ...

Low-water plants, native shade, and smart irrigation turn yards into cooler landscapes that save water and support local life now.

With spring planting season around the corner, why not brush up on your gardening skills or learn some ones? The East Baton Rouge Master Gardener Association will give the virtual talks “Landscaping ...

Shade gathers from year to year in the garden like the wrinkles on your face, growing more pronounced with time. Small bushes develop into large shrubs, young patio trees shift from skinny to broad, ...

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For a long time, I have been a believer that the shade garden doesn’t have to be boring and sparse. With little sunlight coming through the trees, many people complain about what they can’t grow.

Atlanta Garden Designer Paula Refi did not set out to have a full sun garden. In fact, after years of gardening in the shade she was content with her collection of interesting and unusual plants ...

The Tucson sun is relentless. Despite our cloudless skies and abundant sunny days, many of us are reluctant to spend time outside in our yards and gardens due to the heat and brightness. Some shade is ...

Sally and George Peterson are DIY gardeners who have transformed a rough hillside with a lake view into a tree-laden landscape with organic vegetables and herbs growing in raised planter beds and a ...