The Backyard Farmer experts look at aggressive shade loving plant and how to control them. The Backyard Farmer experts look at aggressive shade loving plant and how to control them. The episode ...

Lots of sunlight and regular watering is all you need to make your garden grow, right? Well, not necessarily. It turns out not all greenery worships the sun: While some plants are liable to wither in ...

Throwing shade isn't always a bad thing—and your backyard probably needs some cover, whether it's a respite from a scorching hot summer day, or a place where you can still hang out and enjoy the ...

Tranquility is a hot commodity during a pandemic, and it may be as close as your backyard or patio. No matter the size of your space or your budget, a backyard or patio garden, particularly one that ...

Ever wondered why some plants in your garden seem to flourish while others struggle? The answer often comes down to how much ...

Just because parts of your yard don't receive a lot of light doesn't mean you can't grow a flourishing shade garden that's buzzing with your favorite pollinators. By filling the shaded areas with ...

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 ...

Now that spring is here and summer is around the corner, it’s time to get ready for warmer weather. Some lucky folks have the space for a large patio, pool or sport court — but others just don’t have ...

In San Diego, what we want are the rays, right? We joke about paying a sunshine tax for living here. When it comes to gardens, we’re as fixated on light exposure as we are about where to buy the best ...

Finding the best patio umbrella for your backyard is important if you want to eat and lounge outside regularly during the summer. I recently moved to a new home without much backyard shade, and I ...