These flowers—including many that can tolerate heat and drought—will thrive in gardens without shade. Valeriy Lushchikov / Getty Images Annual flowers are known for their showy blooms that bring ...

Try these low-maintenance outdoor potted plants for an easy-care container garden that doesn't require a green thumb.

Sun-loving plants are big and flashy, but that doesn't mean the shady spots in your garden can't look great, too. Many long-lived perennials love the shade. From flowers to ferns, shade perennials can ...

Although we typically associate sunshine with plant growth, you don't have to let a lack of light stop you from growing your dream garden! Believe it or not, numerous flowers actually thrive in the ...

If you want to fill in sunny areas of your outdoor landscape, these full-sun annuals are low-maintenance and thrive with plenty of rays. From small flowers to towering ones, these are gardening ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

These flowers will thrive in sunny gardens and will return year after year with bright, colorful, easy-to-care-for blooms.

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, ...

Shady garden areas are a challenge for most gardeners. As a result, they are often spaces that require the most creativity when it comes to designing an interesting garden. I live on a north-facing ...

The Rowan County Extension Master Gardener Plant Sale is happening next weekend, on May 3, from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the old agricultural center located at 2727 Old Concord Road. Last week, I ...