Discover the best shrubs for shade to enhance your garden's beauty. Learn about top shade-loving plants and design tips for creating a stunning shaded garden.

Borders underneath large trees can be challenging to cultivate. Whether you have a large oak, poplar or chestnut tree in your yard, often the ground underneath can appear dull and bare, save for a few ...

Yesterday I wrote about perennials for shady spots. Today, let's take a look at shrubs, courtesy of Marty Wingate, lecturer and author of three books, including "The Big Book of Northwest Perennials" ...

Let's continue on the trail of shade plants shared by Marty Wingate, lecturer and author of three books, including "The Big Book of Northwest Perennials" and "Big Ideas for Northwest Small Gardens." ...

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, ...

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 ...

Fall and winter are the prime planting seasons for hardy trees, shrubs, ground covers and vines. Text by Dan Gill Why is fall such a good time to plant? The most important thing a newly planted plant ...

Note: This is the third in a three-part series on native plants that have proven successful on the author’s property along the Lindo Channel in Chico. The previous articles discussed large trees, ...

We all know we should match our plants to the light conditions they need, but many people are confused by the terms used to describe those conditions. What is “partial shade,” anyway? “There are ...

Associate professor of biology Dr. Jason Kilgore shows Cecilia MacLae how to measure the diameter of trees Aug. 28 near the Rossin Patio on the campus of Washington & Jefferson College. Washington & ...