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 ...

For plenty of colorful petals all through your garden, plant primrose! These water-loving plants appreciate some morning sun ...

One of the mistakes made by a beginning gardener is to put a sun plant where it receives too much shade or a shade plant where it gets too much sun. It’s easy to do; we’ve all done it. Even if you ...

Ever wish your garden could take care of itself and look even better each year? Perennials might be just what you need.

Knowing which plants will thrive where direct sunlight is limited is one of the most important steps in setting your garden up for success. Partial shade is defined as two to four hours of sun per day ...

Everyone is looking for some backyard shade these days, and the latest sun protection is a tensioned fabric canopy called a shade sail. Versions of these canopies originated in the 1990s in Australia ...

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 ...

"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 ...

A great way to help yourself (and wildlife!) cool down this summer is to build a shade garden. These gardens take on many shapes and sizes, from pre-built structures like pergolas to an abundance of ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images / Vivien Killilea / Contributor A covered arbor or pergola that adds privacy ...