Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The shady areas around our homes are pleasant, but often, they are bare spots devoid of flowering plants. Many perennials, annuals ...

Okay, it's technically a perennial, but when it's planted in the garden it's actually treated as an annual because its ...

Growing grass where the sun don’t shine (or shines very little) can be a real challenge. Not only does grass need sunlight to grow, but without the sun’s heat, those shady areas can retain moisture, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If your yard doesn’t get a lot of sun, try planting a shade garden that will thrive in low light. Getty Images Many gardens are ...

Just a few years ago, the words shade garden plants brought to mind hostas, ferns, impatiens and maybe some astilbe. Shady areas were viewed as a fine place to rest awhile on the garden bench, but not ...

During the heat of summer, my favorite places to garden are in shady areas of my landscape. Gardeners often gripe about how difficult it is to grow plants in these areas. Trouble mostly occurs, ...

A great way to help yourself (and wildlife!) cool down this summer is to build a shade garden. These gardens take on many shapes and sizes, from pre-built structures like pergolas to an abundance of ...

Many gardeners assume that shady areas are destined to remain colorless and dull, but nothing could be further from the truth. Shade gardens offer unique opportunities to create lush, vibrant displays ...

Changing your soil’s pH and picking the right grass seed can make all the difference. Grass needs sunlight to grow, so start by trimming tree branches to allow more sunlight to reach those shady areas ...