Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Master Gardeners frequently get asked questions. A recent question I received was, “What can I grow in darkness?” Hmm, I thought ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Potted plants in containers Brightening a shady spot on your property (and by “shady,” we mean an area that receives less than 6 ...

Bonnie Alter covered the sustainability and design scene for TreeHugger in London and the UK. This gorgeous flower grows well in the shade alongside structures like fences or sheds and prefers moist ...

Lawns are giving way to shade-tolerant greens, and ordinary yards are becoming cooler, thriftier harvest-ready spaces each ...

While some parts of the country are currently in a deep freeze, other regions of the U.S. are ready to begin the planting ...

Spring is here, and it’s time to start planning your garden. If you have a garden that is mostly in the shade, it can be a challenge to find plants that do well under full or partial shade rather than ...

Q: What is the difference between part sun and part shade? Aren’t they really the same thing? A: If you’ve been buying plants, you’ve likely seen “full sun,” “partial sun,” “partial shade” or “shade” ...

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 ...

Q. I planted some garlic in a community garden plot back in the fall, but after I did I read that it requires full sun to do well. This section of my plot is fully shaded during the morning hours, ...

Different types of shade (dense, partial, filtered) require different plants. Groundcovers like Asiatic jasmine and cast iron plants are suitable for dense shade. Partial shade allows for a wider ...