During the heat of summer, my favorite places to garden are in shady areas of my landscape. Gardeners often gripe about how difficult it is to grow plants in these areas. Trouble mostly occurs, ...

If your backyard is prone to long spells without rain, opting for drought-tolerant trees is a smart move. Their ability to thrive despite drier periods will give you peace of mind, especially when ...

Many gardeners love being outside in their garden on a beautiful sunny summer afternoon. But what if your garden is in a full-sun location and the air temperature is 95 degrees with a heat index of ...

If your backyard experiences dry spells, embracing drought-tolerant trees is a fantastic choice. Their ability to thrive even with little rainfall provides peace of mind, especially during hot summers ...

When choosing trees for year-long interest, consider both long-term and temporal sources of color and texture, and think ...

Discover American alumroot, a shade-loving Ohio native plant that repels deer and rabbits, and thrives under black walnut ...

Any “best of” shade list has to begin with hostas. This hardy plant is known for adding texture and color. While some hostas tolerate sun, those grown in partial shade usually produce the best-looking ...

Dry shade plants are often difficult to find for gardens. Native ginger, bottlebrush buckeye, and Solomon's seal are three plants that tolerate dry shade. It's important to water plants thoroughly ...

With the city deep in the heart of Stage 2 water restrictions, homeowners need to be mindful when it comes to choosing new plantings for their yard and garden. The good news is that loads of ...