Although we typically associate sunshine with plant growth, you don't have to let a lack of light stop you from growing your ...

Ground covers — low-growing plants that mat, sprawl, trail, or clump on the ground — play a valuable role in the landscape.

"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 ...

We all know that plants need sunlight to survive, but what if that's precisely the thing your backyard is lacking? The cheery sight of some bright and colorful potted flowers might just be the perfect ...

When we first plant our flower beds, we imagine them turning out beautiful with swathes of colorful blooms, pleasant aromas, and fluttering butterflies or birds. Sadly, we also end up spending our ...

Planting for color in the shade can be a challenge but not an insurmountable one. With a wide range of shade-tolerant plants to choose from, even the dreariest garden areas can be made brighter with ...

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Ideal for planting in ...

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 ...