Winter can feel like nature’s way of hitting the snooze button. Frosty mornings, bare trees, and endless shades of gray often ...

Evergreens should form the backbone of your front yard planting scheme, providing a focal point with one distinctive style on show or alternatively providing a framework against which other plants can ...

Although we typically associate sunshine with plant growth, you don't have to let a lack of light stop you from growing your ...

Evergreen shrubs form the backbone of the winter garden. Discover gorgeous evergreen shrubs that provide color and texture all year long. Learn how to use these plants to keep the garden looking its ...

Every garden or yard has some shady areas, and these shade-loving shrubs can add color and vibrancy to your yard's darkest corners. From evergreen Japanese andromeda to winter-blooming camelia, these ...

It’s great to be able to recommend a group of plants that are easy to grow, thrive in shade, are drought tolerant once established, and seem to present no interest to deer. Mahonia is a large genus of ...

Given a looming drought and my growing awareness of the importance of Earth-friendly gardening, I decided to try making my shady backyard less thirsty and more environmentally nurturing by finding ...

Question: Hi, Mr. Smarty Plants, I have two questions. First, the back of our house in Williamson County faces north. We have plant beds (about one foot wide and the length of the house) up against ...

This time of year, some gardeners consider the advantages of shade. Not every garden has it made in the shade, however — having large trees that provide shade also can cause problems with above-ground ...

Evergreen shrubs are dependable and practical plants. They keep their color throughout the year, and depending on the ones you choose, some can provide background interest while others can act as ...

Don’t give up on that seemingly uninhabitable part of the yard that’s shaded by towering evergreens. With some creative planning, this tree-filled area can transform from a dark, neglected spot to an ...

Some evergreen container plants offer more than year-round foliage, adding fragrance, seasonal interest, and flexibility to ...