Ashade garden's success often can be traced to the proper placement of its plants. Too much sun at the wrong time of day or not enough shade or sun during other hours can lead to struggling or dead ...

Ground covers — low-growing plants that mat, sprawl, trail, or clump on the ground — play a valuable role in the landscape. They fill in gaps in flower beds, adding color, texture, and depth.

If shade covers the yard, there are a few plants that can help add some color. Barbara Robertson says the first thing to do is analyze the yard. "Yards evolve over time," she says. "Trees get bigger ...

One of my main pandemic projects last summer was to rejuvenate a large bed in our backyard. The place had been neglected for a number of years, so the weeds and brush had a good head start, and it ...

"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 ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — Knowing which plants are best for different areas of your yard can be a little overwhelming. Go 419 Host Malena Caruso got some advice from the experts at Nature’s Corner about which ...

The shrubs at this Park Cities home are tolerant of extreme weather conditions, both in summer and winter. The hedges and conical plants are boxwood varieties, while the tall ones in the other ...

A shady spot in a garden with a wood chair - Chiyacat/Getty Images Choosing the right plants for your shade garden can be tough, especially if you're a beginner gardener. And if you're hoping to break ...