When it comes to converting sunlight into food, plants overwhelming prefer the color green. However, new research shows that at least one particular shrub defies this convention, sprouting blue leaves ...

Make the most of shady outside spaces by choosing container plants that will thrive in these conditions. If you're looking for ideas on arranging pots in the shade of a tall tree, nearby building, ...

Is your yard starved for sun? Turn your backyard into a thriving oasis with these tried-and-true shade garden plants.

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 ...

When we see how quickly the soil dries out under the hot sun, it can be easy to assume that spaces in shade will stay moist. In fact, some shady areas tend to be dry, too. “Dry shade is one of the ...

October’s soft light hits the quiet corners of your garden. Shade stops sulking and starts serving calm, low-cost drama. Landscapers know those dim ...

We’ve had excessive heat this summer, and it appears more is on the way. Many gardeners have turned to shade cloth to protect their crops and tender plants. Shade cloth is an open-weave synthetic ...

A new shade structure in Burroughs Creek Park features recycled and donated materials. The completion of the new structure, which was designed and built by KU architecture students, finishes phase one ...

NEW shade structures being built in Cullen Bay will feature a different species of vines to those planted in Cavenagh St, with construction due to be completed shortly The shade structures are a part ...