Brightening a shady spot on your property (and by “shady,” we mean an area that receives less than 6 hours of sunlight per day) with containers full of blooms and greenery is easy once you understand ...

If you live in an urban area you probably have plenty of under-utilized shady spaces that can be improved by introducing plants that thrive in these conditions. While shade-loving plants for ...

No sun? No problem!

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Ideal for planting in ...

Plants brighten up any space, but if you've got a shady patio, it might be hard to find plants that can thrive. Luckily, ...

Looking for some shade loving, beautiful plants to place in containers and window boxes? Consider begonias and impatiens for their gorgeous flowers along with caladiums and coleus for their colorful ...

If you’ve ever wished for a little extra color or greenery at home, container plants are a simple way to get started.

Bleeding Heart is a sweet addition to shady gardens, with pink or white heart-shaped flowers that dangle from arching stems.

Gone are the days when people filled their front garden beds with flats of annual flowers to create a summer-long carpet of color. That’s just too expensive and too much work these days for all but ...

Container gardening opens the door to growing beautiful, healthy plants without needing a large yard to do it. Whether you're living in an apartment, condo, or a home with only a small patio or ...

Most shade tolerant plants prefer one of the following conditions: four or fewer hours of full sun (especially morning); dappled sun all day; or high, shifting shade (as you find under tall pine trees ...

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 ...