Not all perennials need full sun. This stunning plant brings color and eye-catching patterns to shady gardens in the right ...

During the heat of summer, my favorite places to garden are in shady areas of my landscape. Gardeners often gripe about how difficult it is to grow plants in these areas. Trouble mostly occurs, ...

Whether your yard is speckled with shady pockets or your entire landscape is engulfed in shade, it seems that most of us gardeners in the Pacific Northwest have sun-challenged areas. Plants with ...

If you take a moment to think about the foliage in your garden, what comes to mind? What should come to mind is a picture of a lush landscape with different textures or patterns on each leaf. The ...

Low-water plants, native shade, and smart irrigation turn yards into cooler landscapes that save water and support local life now.

One of the most frequently asked garden questions is “What can I plant in shade?” Fortunately, there are scores of options. Here are 10 that will color your shade: Rose pinecone plant This ...

Sure, lilacs and lavender need hours of sunlight to thrive. But give us shade plants such as hostas, ferns, tree peonies and lacecap hydrangeas luxuriating in a dappled shade, and we’re over the moon.

Never have I been so eager to shop for plants. And thanks to Hurricane Ike, never has the Garden Club of Houston's Bulb & Plant Mart come at a better time. The three-day horticultural event is ...

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 ...

With spring in full swing, many gardeners are looking for that plant that can endure the elements this season. But which should you invest in and which should be put out to pasture? P. Allen Smith, ...

If you take a moment to think about the foliage in your garden, what comes to mind? What should come to mind is a picture of a lush landscape with different textures or patterns on each leaf.The ...