Nothing is more frustrating that having a garden that is under the shade of oversized trees. Granted, those arbors can be awesome but if you want to plant and you are not hot on hostas and ferns, well ...

Whether you have a large or tiny space, you can design a vegetable garden to grow fresh produce. There are many different layouts for vegetable gardens, from vertical gardening to raised beds to ...

Perhaps you have a giant shade tree in your backyard where grass has stopped growing, or maybe you just want a colorful space to cool off and relax in during hot summers. Whatever your reason may be, ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Not every garden basks in full sun — and that’s a good thing. When I first bought my house 13 years ago, I was paralyzed by all the shade provided by my five live oaks. Shade? How do I garden in that?

When planning a new garden, getting the layout right pays dividends immediately and over the long term. A good garden layout makes the space more attractive and functional and can help reduce time ...

Tucked between steeply sloped forest and house, my shade garden is a peaceful refuge filled with mounds of foliage and shades of color. The seasons are revealed by watching these plants change and ...

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. Are ...

When I first bought my house 13 years ago, I was paralyzed by all the shade provided by my five live oaks. Shade? How do I ...