Most gardeners think fall means shutting down for the season, but planting now sets up explosive color displays when ...

Q. I am looking for a tall flowering shrub to plant in a partially shaded area of my back yard. Will crape myrtle grow well in partial shade? A. I have seen crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia indica) ...

Every garden or yard has some shady areas, and these shade-loving shrubs can add color and vibrancy to your yard's darkest corners. From evergreen Japanese andromeda to winter-blooming camelia, these ...

The Gardens at Heather Farm offer many places for a respite from the busyness of our urban setting. Nestled on six acres within the 102-acre Heather Farm Park, the Gardens provides areas where ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Many of our favorite flowers require full sun to grow. But, what about the corners and spots under trees ...

Knowing which plants will thrive where direct sunlight is limited is one of the most important steps in setting your garden up for success. Partial shade is defined as two to four hours of sun per day ...

In shade, lack of light inhibits the flower bud formation and the density of growth on many landscape plants. This affects the species diversity in shaded areas and creates a dull, monoculture ...

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 ...

Trees and shrubs provide shade, privacy, color, pleasing aromas, soil stability, security, food and more. Here are some of my favorite woody plants to fulfill exterior design needs. Canopies * ...

Q: Can you recommend a good 3- to 4-foot shade shrub to surround a backyard cement patio? Something that would form a nice small hedge. The area gets very little (dappled) sun throughout the day and ...

Shrubs are a versatile and easy-to-grow addition to any garden, and gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh says there are five that ...

I’ve already written that this a great time of year to plant shade trees, as they have an opportunity to develop a root system before it must deal with the challenge of a San Antonio summer. CPS ...