Shade—you either love it or hate it. Gardeners often fall into the latter category because low-light conditions prevent the ...

Many gardeners have areas of their yard where the sun just won't shine, making it hard for grass and other plants to survive. If you're tired of looking at these dark patches of dirt, consider growing ...

Ground covers are great for preventing soil erosion and creating a lush look in your outdoor space, and these picks are even ...

A shady yard with a lush landscaped area - Joanne Dale/Getty Growing anything in deep or partial shade, whether near a tree or another structure, can be a difficult task for a gardener to undertake.

When planning a garden, I always start by thinking in layers. Varying plant heights not only adds visual depth but also creates opportunities for sustainable gardening practices and supports habitat ...

If mowing the lawn is your least favorite chore, consider growing a groundcover instead of traditional lawn turf for a ...

Visitors to my garden always ask about the ferny-leaved ground cover with the many bright yellow flowers. It’s a bidens (not of the VPOTUS variety), a perennial plant I have long treasured for its ...

Q: Our neighbor has a large magnolia tree that casts very heavy shade into our yard. It has left us with a large bare area, and we’ve been unable to grow either turfgrass or hostas there. What ground ...

QUESTION: When is the best time to move azaleas? I have two that I would like to move. They are approximately 3½ to 4½ feet tall. ANSWER: Fall is the perfect time to transplant almost anything, ...