"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Before shopping for shade flowers, watch your garden at various times of day. Full shade is considered 3 ...

Bonnie Alter covered the sustainability and design scene for TreeHugger in London and the UK. This gorgeous flower grows well in the shade alongside structures like fences or sheds and prefers moist ...

We all know that plants need sunlight to survive, but what if that's precisely the thing your backyard is lacking? The cheery sight of some bright and colorful potted flowers might just be the perfect ...

Flowering shrubs bring color and excitement to a landscaped bed while boosting your home’s overall curb appeal. Dione Lineberry, owner of Blue Ribbon Lady Landscaping, utilizes a variety of shrubs in ...

Meghan Holmes is a writer and documentarian specializing in scientific topics such as the environment, invasive species, sustainability, and food issues. She holds a master's in Southern Studies from ...

An interesting crop of new annual flowers is poised to debut in the 2026 growing season, including a caladium with black ...

"I planted that sycamore when I was in junior high," said gardener Scott Humphrey, a former nurseryman who works for the California state Parks and Recreation Department, indicating a 30-year-old tree ...

Even perfectly hardy shrubs such as wintersweet (Chimonanthus) are worth growing against walls, as the wall helps to protect ...

Instead of leaving your garden barren in winter, choose from these winter flowers that thrive in cold temperatures, from winter jasmine to snowdrops.

Although we typically associate sunshine with plant growth, you don't have to let a lack of light stop you from growing your dream garden! Believe it or not, numerous flowers actually thrive in the ...