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

This gorgeous and non-invasive nandina is safe for birds and the environment.

Summers are getting hotter in much of the U.S., including our local environment. One way to counteract this change in climate is by planting trees to provide more shade in the summer months. But ...

As the summer heat sets in, step into the shade, listen to the buzz of life around you, and enjoy your very own green retreat ...

Fall is the ideal time to plant ornamentals as cooler weather allows for strong root establishment before spring.

Native plants are easier to care for and are beneficial to local wildlife. Start your transition to a native garden with this ...

I hear it all the time: "Ken, I love the look of a beautiful landscape, but I barely have time to water, let alone fuss with ...

Rhododendrons, our state flower, are shade-loving plants that bloom in the spring beneath the native fir and cedar trees. The Olympian We live in a beautiful part of the world where spring can come ...

Q: Shade has been increasing in my backyard as the trees have grown larger. I’ve taken out more struggling St. Augustine as I’ve expanded shrub and ground-cover beds. What low and mid-sized shrubs ...

As nights stretch and light softens, overlooked corners start whispering. Cold air clears the mind. Quiet plantings begin to glow. Across Britain this ...

The crisp nights and cool days of autumn provide perfect conditions for planting hardy shrubs. Discover which shrubs to plant in fall and learn how to select the best specimens for your garden.