Usually we think of shade as the kiss of death for a flower garden. This isn’t really true. Here are quite a few options for blooming plants that are often forgotten just because they aren’t ...

Even the tiniest gardens and gardening spaces can be easily utilized to showcase dazzling flora. Designing small flower bed ...

Having a garden largely shaded by trees shouldn't shatter your dream of growing an impressive array of beautiful flowers outside your home. Not all plants require full sun exposure to thrive and some ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Even the smallest outdoor spaces can have a big impact. With thoughtful design and strategic planting, ...

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

I know there isn't such a botanical category as "blue shade," that is, plants that add the color blue to shady spots in our gardens, but there should be. Everyone has shade, and blue is one of the ...

Smaller native shade trees will delight you with fragrant blossoms, striking bark and manageable size without overwhelming ...

Knowing what to do with shady areas of the garden can be tricky, especially as many plants require sunlight in order to stay alive. But just because sunlight might struggle to get in this doesn’t mean ...