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

Don’t let limited sunlight stop you from growing a beautiful garden. Make the most of shady locations with proper plant selection and design strategies. Start the season with native spring ephemerals ...

SOPHIE THOMSON: Shade is a blessing in any garden and the shelter created by a well planned garden can actually help to reduce the temperature in your home by up to 12 degrees. However, if you're a ...

Japanese painted fern (Athyrium filix-femina) is a small, well-behaved fern that makes a graceful addition to shade garden plants. It won’t grow too big or too rambunctious. Instead, it beckons you to ...

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 ...

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 ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. The sprawling limbs of that grand old oak are ...

Container gardening makes growing your favorite plants easier, allowing you to move them around and manage their size. Begin ...

Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. Some plants from the cooler southern regions of the country that grow best in full sun will grow ...

Bonnie Alter covered the sustainability and design scene for TreeHugger in London and the UK. This gorgeous flower grows well in the shade alongside structures like fences or sheds and prefers moist ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I'm looking for a shade tree that is fast growing and attractive for my front ...