Shade gardens can be lush, vibrant, and low-maintenance when you choose the right plants and design with year-round appeal in mind. By understanding your garden’s light levels, selecting perennials ...

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 ...

Shady spots in your yard can transform into lush, colorful retreats with thoughtful plant choices and design. From fragrant ground covers like sweet woodruff to ornamental grasses like Carex, ...

The most beautiful landscapes don't just focus on one aspect of garden design, be that bountiful blooms, graphic greenery, or expertly trimmed topiaries. Instead, a truly balanced and dynamic outdoor ...

During the summer, shady places become a welcome refuge in gardens. Colorado is known for sunshine, but shade in gardens can be found under trees and shrubs. Selecting plants that tolerate dry shade ...

A great way to help yourself (and wildlife!) cool down this summer is to build a shade garden. These gardens take on many shapes and sizes, from pre-built structures like pergolas to an abundance of ...

Shade gardens offer gardeners the option of growing unconventional plants that do not tolerate the scorching heat that usual sun-lit landscapes provide. While it may not be the easiest thing to do, ...

Shade gardens can be magical spaces, with the comforting shelter of mature trees, lush understory layers, and a chorus of birds chirping in the branches above. When designing shade gardens, focus on ...

Usually we think of shade as the kiss of death for a flower garden. This isn’t really true. Here are quite a few options for blooming plants that are often forgotten just because they aren’t ...