Tired of battling stubborn weeds in those shadowy corners of your garden? Imagine a plant that not only thrives where others struggle but also acts as a living carpet, suppressing unwelcome weeds ...

Do you have an area in your garden where the sun just refuses to shine? Rather than leaving it bare, fill this negative space with annuals and perennial plants that thrive in partial to full shade. To ...

With spring in full swing, many gardeners are looking for that plant that can endure the elements this season. But which should you invest in and which should be put out to pasture? P. Allen Smith, ...

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

Perennial plants survive from one growing season to the next, regrowing from their roots each spring. Discover gorgeous, fast-growing perennials that provide quick color and texture for shade gardens.

If you live in an older neighborhood, chances are you have larger, mature trees that cast a lot of shade. Over time, your beautiful perennial beds full of sun loving plants, may not be looking so ...

I read your article about Clusia plants and using them as a hedge. I understand they tolerate partial shade, but I’m not sure whether I have partial shade. Do you consider partial shade the sun that ...

The light available to a plant will directly impact its success in your garden. Understanding the light conditions before you select plants will make you a savvy buyer. Most plant tags will have some ...

We all have our favorite spots in our home’s landscape. These tend to have a lot of sun – perfect for easy-to-grow, showstopping flowers and blooming shrubs. We take extra care in these beds because ...