If you live in an urban area you probably have plenty of under-utilized shady spaces that can be improved by introducing plants that thrive in these conditions. While shade-loving plants for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. pots of hostas in garden (RM Floral/Alamy Stock Photo) Make the most of shady outside spaces by choosing container plants that ...

Shady corners of a garden can provide a headache at the best of times. When that shady spot is only suitable for containers it means two factors you need to consider, they need to be happy in pots and ...

The wonderful thing about container gardening is that it allows you to have a garden just about anywhere, including balconies ...

HOSTAS ARE GREAT plants for a moist, shady location. These long-lived, amazingly hardy (-35 degrees) natives of Japan and China come in a mind-boggling array of sizes, shapes and colors. There are ...

The second week of April is a gorgeous time in Western Washington, as the bulbs, rhododendrons and flowering trees and shrubs teach us about resurrection. Take the time to enjoy the show and then dig ...

Most of us crave color in the landscape. Colorful flowers and foliage enliven a landscape and bring interest and beauty. We typically plant colorful flowerbeds to provide splashes of color. While ...

Many of our favorite flowers require full sun to grow. But, what about the corners and spots under trees that are shielded from light? Before giving up on finding blooms for the dark corners of your ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Container gardens offer instant gratification to those who want to enjoy flowers and plants all summer long. Fill a pot with soil, pick your plants and voila ...

Your empty pots are just waiting to be filled with spirit-lifting flowers and foliage. But with thousands of varieties of plants, where do you start? Houseplants have migrated outdoors in this ...