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) ...

"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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Formal gardens are located both in the shade or sun. The term, formal garden, is used to describe many types of gardens, but it always denotes form and pattern. They differ from the informal or more ...

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 ...

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 * ...