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

Brightening a shady spot on your property (and by “shady,” we mean an area that receives less than 6 hours of sunlight per day) with containers full of blooms and greenery is easy once you understand ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Many of our favorite flowers require full sun to grow. But, what about the corners and spots under trees ...

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

In a perfect world, every plant would have all the sun and moisture it needs. But if your summer garden has spots where the sun doesn't shine in the summer, thanks to mature trees or north-facing ...

"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 ...

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 ...

LET’S HEAD TO "GROW IT GREEN." RAY: WELCOME TO TODAY’S "GROW IT GREEN." I’M JOINED BY MARY TEBO DAVIS OF UNH COOPERATIVE EXTENSION. MARY, WE ARE TALKING SHADE PLANTS. USUALLY I’M THINKING ABOUT ...

While no plants will survive with a total lack of sunlight, there are some plant groups that have evolved to thrive in even low-light areas of the outdoor landscape. If you’re looking to add plants to ...

Dry shade plants are often difficult to find for gardens. Native ginger, bottlebrush buckeye, and Solomon's seal are three plants that tolerate dry shade. It's important to water plants thoroughly ...

In a recent column, I reminisced about afternoons outside under trees during the summer with Granny Cloud and watermelon. The shady spots were nothing fancy, a few chairs and a few shade-loving plants ...