Hostas stand out among garden plants for their ability to thrive where many others struggle. With hundreds of cultivars to ...

Whether you choose caladium varieties with cool white leaves or brilliant reds and pinks, their foliage adds a real pop to ...

Bring color to your outdoor space with these bright perennials for shade gardens, which can bring unique colors, shapes, and ...

Many gardeners love being outside in their garden on a beautiful sunny summer afternoon. But what if your garden is in a full-sun location and the air temperature is 95 degrees with a heat index of ...

Gardeners know there’s never enough room in the garden! So, sometimes we try to squeeze plants into areas where they won’t naturally thrive—like maybe that shady area over by the garage. Unfortunately ...

Arugula is one of the easiest greens to grow in partial shade because cooler conditions help keep its peppery leaves tender ...

Garden shades provide a wonderful opportunity to shelter from the glaring sun, create privacy in the garden, and plant unusual flora and fauna. While they may present many unwanted challenges, the ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. When ...

Sure, lilacs and lavender need hours of sunlight to thrive. But give us shade plants such as hostas, ferns, tree peonies and lacecap hydrangeas luxuriating in a dappled shade, and we’re over the moon.

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. The sprawling limbs of that grand old oak are ...

The Tucson sun is relentless. Despite our cloudless skies and abundant sunny days, many of us are reluctant to spend time outside in our yards and gardens due to the heat and brightness. Some shade is ...

Sun Away Outdoor Shades is a paid advertiser of Sonoran Living Sun Away Outdoor Shades is the best product on the market to protect your outdoor assets from costly sun damage. Tony has worked in pool ...