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 ...

Some gardeners are discouraged by their shady landscapes. They believe their borders must be bereft of pretty perennials, like the plants in their friends' sunny gardens. Shade gardeners fear not.

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 ...

If you take a moment to think about the foliage in your garden, what comes to mind? What should come to mind is a picture of a lush landscape with different textures or patterns on each leaf.The ...

Perhaps you have a giant shade tree in your backyard where grass has stopped growing, or maybe you just want a colorful space to cool off and relax in during hot summers. Whatever your reason may be, ...

With spring planting season around the corner, why not brush up on your gardening skills or learn some ones? The East Baton Rouge Master Gardener Association will give the virtual talks “Landscaping ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic via getty images 'Gardening is one of the things that I ...

Never have I been so eager to shop for plants. And thanks to Hurricane Ike, never has the Garden Club of Houston's Bulb & Plant Mart come at a better time. The three-day horticultural event is ...

For a long time, I have been a believer that the shade garden doesn’t have to be boring and sparse. With little sunlight coming through the trees, many people complain about what they can’t grow.

Sally and George Peterson are DIY gardeners who have transformed a rough hillside with a lake view into a tree-laden landscape with organic vegetables and herbs growing in raised planter beds and a ...

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 ...