• Want to know the best plants, flowers and evergreen shrubs for shade-covered gardens? Here, we list varieties that will thrive out of the sun, either in full or dappled shade. • Follow our advice on ...

Question: Hi, Mr. Smarty Plants, I have two questions. First, the back of our house in Williamson County faces north. We have plant beds (about one foot wide and the length of the house) up against ...

It’s great to be able to recommend a group of plants that are easy to grow, thrive in shade, are drought tolerant once established, and seem to present no interest to deer. Mahonia is a large genus of ...

For plenty of colorful petals all through your garden, plant primrose! These water-loving plants appreciate some morning sun ...

Given a looming drought and my growing awareness of the importance of Earth-friendly gardening, I decided to try making my shady backyard less thirsty and more environmentally nurturing by finding ...

Q: Can you recommend a good 3- to 4-foot shade shrub to surround a backyard cement patio? Something that would form a nice small hedge. The area gets very little (dappled) sun throughout the day and ...

When it comes to the garden, mention the word "shade" and visions of hostas, ferns, moss and other multi-hued plants of green come to mind for many. In fact, some plants have become synonymous with ...

PLANT THIS PRETTY PINK BLOOM: Rhododendron Dandy Man Pink is an exceptional garden plant due to its unique combination of hardiness, heat tolerance, and root-rot resistance. (National Garden Bureau) ...

Border gardens can add texture and definition to your landscaping, and these shrubs are perfect for colorful, vibrant border ...

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. This evergreen shrub ...

Bring vibrant foliage and flowers to parts of the garden with little or no sunlight I’ve been gardening for over 20 years for multiple clients in a diverse range of terrains. The one basic rule I’ve ...

From fences to ornate garden screens, there are lots of ways to create more privacy for your outdoor space. But using shrubs has to be one of the prettiest solutions, especially if they provide ...