For anyone looking to fill in a shade garden bed, hostas are a natural choice. Their broad leaves act like living mulch, ...

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 ...

Both annual and perennial plants can work in containers. Here are 11 plants that thrive in container gardens in shady areas ...

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 you have a vision of the perfect garden, it might well be one of sun-drenched, colourful borders, and this lovely fantasy is the reason estate agents are always quick to point out a south-facing ...

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 ...

No sun, no problem. Perk up your porch with ideas for potting our favorite shade-loving plants that will inspire your ...

Shade garden ideas that actually thrive Think a shady yard means no garden dreams? Not true. With the right plants, soil prep, and watering strategies, your low-light spaces can become lush, vibrant ...

Sure, lilacs and lavender need hours of sunlight to thrive. But give us shade plants such as hostas, ferns, tree peonies and lacecap hydrangeas luxuriating in a dappled shade, and we’re over the moon.

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Struggling with a lack of sun in your garden? These shade-loving plants will liven up even the dullest outdoor space ...

In a recent column, I reminisced about afternoons outside under trees during the summer with Granny Cloud and watermelon. The shady spots were nothing fancy, a few chairs and a few shade-loving plants ...