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 ...

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

Gardening isn’t always about basking in glorious sunlight. Some plants practically revel in the quiet whispers of shade and ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic via getty images 'Gardening is one of the things that I ...

Today’s topic is shady gardening. Made in the shade. Shade haven. I suppose I could have used a better word than shady… one that sounds a little less shadowy, less “dirty” sounding. Many of us have ...

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 ...

All week, we’re revisiting the most popular stories of 2025, including this one from July. A shade garden is a green and contemplative refuge. It can also be a botanical calendar, with flowers ...

It is possible to brighten up those shady spots in your landscape. It is all about proper plant selection, planting, and care. Start by evaluating the sun and shade patterns in your gardens. Monitor ...

During the summer, shady places become a welcome refuge in gardens. Colorado is known for sunshine, but shade in gardens can be found under trees and shrubs. Selecting plants that tolerate dry shade ...

Don’t let limited sunlight stop you from growing a beautiful garden. Make the most of shady locations with proper plant selection and design strategies. Start the season with native spring ephemerals ...