Although the best perennials for shade tend to be spring and early-summer bloomers, there are exceptions. This means it's likely you’ll be able to keep even your most shadowy garden patch in flower ...

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 ...

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 ...

11:08, Mon, May 12, 2025 Updated: 11:11, Mon, May 12, 2025 Even shady gardens can grow beautiful flowers if you plant the right types. Gardening is a hobby that can do wonders for your mental and ...

Before we get to the plants, though, you’ll need to do some surveying. If your shady area is under an established tree and you’ve been covering the area with mulch instead of trying to grow grass, you ...

Q: I am having a hard time deciding on which plants to buy for my shady garden in Evanston, with all the possible plant choices. Could you provide some advice to help me narrow down the choices for ...

So those big trees that kill your grass and drop leaves in the fall are a pain, eh? Try telling that to treeless folks in young neighborhoods who sweated their way through last week’s sun-baked heat ...

When it comes to the garden, mention the word "shade" and visions of hostas, ferns, moss and other multi-hued plants of green come to mind for many. In fact, some plants have become synonymous with ...

Now is a great time to grow paper whites as they'll flower within four to eight weeks. Place the bulbs in a variety of vases, ...

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, ...