Although we typically associate sunshine with plant growth, you don't have to let a lack of light stop you from growing your ...

It is always amazing to see how quickly your perennials and annuals grow under the warm sun when summer kicks in. As there are so many low-maintenance flowering plants that thrive in the sun, it can ...

"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 ...

It is an exciting time of year with buds swelling, trees’ leafing out, and perennials and bulbs poking their heads through the fallen leaves and mulch. It makes me want to look through catalogs and ...

Spring is here, and it’s time to start planning your garden. If you have a garden that is mostly in the shade, it can be a challenge to find plants that do well under full or partial shade rather than ...

Brightening a shady spot on your property (and by “shady,” we mean an area that receives less than 6 hours of sunlight per day) with containers full of blooms and greenery is easy once you understand ...

There are lots of plants to grow for color in the shade in the summer. Here is some information about begonias, pentas, caladium, coleus and fire spike. The weather this spring and summer is a special ...

Purple potatoes, grown in a basket in the shade – nourished only by straw, leaves, compost and frequent apologies – yielded healthy and delicious tubers nonetheless. One of the questions I receive ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Before shopping for shade flowers, watch your garden at various times of day. Full shade is considered 3 ...