The houseplants are back inside, the pots of annuals have been emptied and the containers won't be replanted until the spring. But in this rush to lay bare the winter garden, we may be missing an ...

From fruit trees to flowering bulbs, here's exactly what to plant in October for a beautiful and bountiful garden all year.

Relaxing beneath trees' cool shade on hot summer days is delightful. Gardening in that same dense shade is less idyllic. It can be downright challenging to grow plants successfully given the ...

Well-tended, colorful trees can add much-needed shade, privacy, and value to your property. With global deforestation a real environmental concern, every tree planted—even just one or two in the ...

If you're looking for a native woodland plant that spreads without taking over and offers lots of seasonal interest, try this ...

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 ...

Whether it's the personal benefits of privacy and gorgeous fall foliage, or the environmental benefits like improved air and soil quality, you really can't go wrong with adding some trees to your ...

A Google search reveals a definition for shade as “comparative darkness and coolness caused by shelter from direct sunlight”. In hot West Texas our definition is “shade is a beautiful thing.” ...