Most of us have boundary walls, fences, or garden buildings such as sheds or studios that are in shade for part of the day, and in some cases all day long, especially if your garden faces north or ...

For plenty of colorful petals all through your garden, plant primrose! These water-loving plants appreciate some morning sun ...

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 ...

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 ...

Any “best of” shade list has to begin with hostas. This hardy plant is known for adding texture and color. While some hostas tolerate sun, those grown in partial shade usually produce the best-looking ...

Different types of shade (dense, partial, filtered) require different plants. Groundcovers like Asiatic jasmine and cast iron plants are suitable for dense shade. Partial shade allows for a wider ...

It is an exciting time of year with buds swelling, trees’ leafing out, and perennials and bulbs poking their heads through the fallen leaves and mulch. It makes me want to look through catalogs and ...

* What it is: Cherokee sedge is a foot-tall, gently arching, grass-like perennial that’s especially well suited for damp, shady spots. Native to the southern United States, it produces tan, wheat-like ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Before shopping for shade flowers, watch your garden at various times of day. Full shade is considered 3 ...

Depending on where you live, it may seem that your garden has seen nine days of gray rain for every 10 days on the calendar. Usually by the latter half of June, the ground near Louisville, Kentucky, ...