In general (though not always) plants will grow slower in shade. While there are plenty of shade-loving annuals, perennials ...

Is your yard starved for sun? Turn your backyard into a thriving oasis with these tried-and-true shade garden plants.

As temperatures cool and days get shorter, much of the garden is gearing up for a long winter sleep. But not every plant is done for the year. If you’re looking to spruce up your shady fall garden, we ...

Do you have an area in your garden where the sun just refuses to shine? Rather than leaving it bare, fill this negative space with annuals and perennial plants that thrive in partial to full shade. To ...

If you have a lot of shade in your garden, you might feel a bit left out as a gardener. While others have a wide array of vibrantly hued, sun-loving plants to choose from, you’re left with a much ...

It’s the height of summer, and the weather is hot, hot, hot! That doesn’t mean work in the garden is done. Instead, venture outdoors in the early morning or late in the afternoon. Avoid working in the ...

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 ...

Caladiums are a low maintenance plant that can add striking pops of color to shady gardens. The leaves of a Caladium can be white, green, or pink and are accentuated by bright red and pink veins. When ...

Lilacs in Western Washington can be thinned out by removing weak or crossing branches and by cutting the oldest stems or trunks close to ground level. This gives the younger side shoots a chance to ...