Every garden or yard has some shady areas, and these shade-loving shrubs can add color and vibrancy to your yard's darkest corners. From evergreen Japanese andromeda to winter-blooming camelia, these ...

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 ...

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, ...

During the heat of summer, my favorite places to work are in the shady areas of my landscape. Gardeners often gripe about how difficult it is to grow plants in shade, but trouble mostly occurs when ...

If you're looking to add a pop of color to part of your yard that gets less sun, this shade-loving shrub is as beautiful as ...

CLEVELAND — Having a lot of shade in your yard is nice on those really hot summer days. However, trying to get your plants to grow in limited sun can be a challenge. On Monday's edition of What's New, ...

Meghan Holmes is a writer and documentarian specializing in scientific topics such as the environment, invasive species, sustainability, and food issues. She holds a master's in Southern Studies from ...

Any “best of” shade list has to begin with hostas. This hardy plant is known for adding texture and color. While some hostas tolerate sun, those grown in partial shade usually produce the best-looking ...

Almost every garden has a shady area that influences the kinds of plants that will grow there. Many people consider these areas a problem, but they actually provide the opportunity to grow an ...

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 ...

Given a looming drought and my growing awareness of the importance of Earth-friendly gardening, I decided to try making my shady backyard less thirsty and more environmentally nurturing by finding ...

Different types of shade (dense, partial, filtered) require different plants. Groundcovers like Asiatic jasmine and cast iron plants are suitable for dense shade. Partial shade allows for a wider ...