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 ...

Most gardeners think fall means shutting down for the season, but planting now sets up explosive color displays when ...

Native plants are easier to care for and are beneficial to local wildlife. Start your transition to a native garden with this ...

Instead of fearing the shade in your garden, embrace it. With the right foliage, texture and stylish accessories, you can ...

As the days grow shorter and the golden light of autumn begins to fade, gardeners everywhere start to feel the crunch of time ...

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 ...

Boxwoods are a favorite deer-resistant shrub for many landscapes. They will tolerate full shade, but be aware that their color will be muddy green, rather than bright green. They also will appear more ...

As spring awakens and the days begin to stretch, gardeners eagerly anticipate the first blooms of the season. However, for those with shady gardens, it can sometimes feel like the options are limited.

Everyone is looking for some backyard shade these days, and the latest sun protection is a tensioned fabric canopy called a shade sail. Versions of these canopies originated in the 1990s in Australia ...

The La Penna Gardens consist of 13 beds. Meadow gardens, bog gardens, woodland, shade and rock gardens. Each bed has a special story. These spectacular gardens are all about natural elements and ...

Question: I have lots of shade in my landscape that came with Made in the Shade - Opportunities and Challenges the house we recently purchased. I love all the trees, wouldn't trade them for anything, ...

What two words strike fear in the hearts of the most intrepid gardeners? Dry shade. That’s what Graham Rice thinks. Rice, author of “Planting the Dry Shade Garden: The Best Plants for the Toughest ...