Fall is the best time to consider planting one or more shade trees to provide your spring garden with some relief. Here's a ...

Garden in the shade with rich foliage - Elenathewise/Getty Images It is always amazing to see how quickly your perennials and annuals grow under the warm sun when summer kicks in. As there are so many ...

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 ...

Female ruby throated hummingbird flying against a blue sky - Fiona M. Donnelly/Shutterstock It takes a lot of energy for plants to produce blooms, which is why flowers and sunshine often go hand in ...

We’re barely into August, which means there are still weeks if not months of searing heat ahead of us, and our tomato plants can’t take much more. The easiest answer — move plants so they miss the sun ...

If you live in an older neighborhood, chances are you have larger, mature trees that cast a lot of shade. Over time, your beautiful perennial beds full of sun loving plants, may not be looking so ...

The light available to a plant will directly impact its success in your garden. Understanding the light conditions before you select plants will make you a savvy buyer. Most plant tags will have some ...

With spring in full swing, many gardeners are looking for that plant that can endure the elements this season. But which should you invest in and which should be put out to pasture? P. Allen Smith, ...

I read your article about Clusia plants and using them as a hedge. I understand they tolerate partial shade, but I’m not sure whether I have partial shade. Do you consider partial shade the sun that ...