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 ...

No sun? No problem!

Creating a cottage garden with a whimsical and inviting atmosphere can be challenging in shaded areas, but it's certainly ...

Knowing which plants will thrive where direct sunlight is limited is one of the most important steps in setting your garden up for success. Partial shade is defined as two to four hours of sun per day ...

The best perennials for shade can brighten up your garden without bright light, making these blooms the perfect solution for an outdoor space with little to no sunlight. Whether your outdoor space is ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

There are lots of plants to grow for color in the shade in the summer. Here is some information about begonias, pentas, caladium, coleus and fire spike. The weather this spring and summer is a special ...