Liven up a porch or garden that doesn't get a lot of light with cascading plants for shade. They'll upgrade your space with ...

Gardeners are not doomed to boring, colorless garden plants for shady areas. Shade plants are more colorful and interesting ...

This colorful perennial fern is a great option for your shade garden, container plants, or flower beds. Plus, it's visually ...

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 ...

You don't need all-day sun for a thriving flower bed. These annuals provide colorful blooms or bright foliage all season long ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Many of our favorite flowers require full sun to grow. But, what about the corners and spots under trees ...

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 ...

Arugula is one of the easiest greens to grow in partial shade because cooler conditions help keep its peppery leaves tender ...

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 ...

Discover the one plant you need to create a slug-proof barrier: ferns. Slugs dislike the tough texture of ferns, so you can ...

In a recent column, I reminisced about afternoons outside under trees during the summer with Granny Cloud and watermelon. The shady spots were nothing fancy, a few chairs and a few shade-loving plants ...

We all have our favorite spots in our home’s landscape. These tend to have a lot of sun – perfect for easy-to-grow, showstopping flowers and blooming shrubs. We take extra care in these beds because ...