Every yard has one—the dreaded dead zone. It’s that patch where grass refuses to grow, where the sun barely peeks through, and where you’ve tried everything short of holding a garden séance. But ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. When ...

Deer-resistant shade plants are a smart choice for gardens with low light and plenty of browsing deer. Gardening where deer are plentiful can be challenging, especially in shady conditions. Focus on ...

What is a shade garden? Simply put, a shade garden doesn’t need lots of sunshine to survive. A shade garden might be plants sitting under a collection of trees in a corner of your property getting ...

I have crape myrtles that are about 30 years old. I have pruned them every year. The older and bigger ones are not blooming ...

Rock gardens are gaining in popularity. This garden style is a unique way to create a low-maintenance landscape. This garden style works in any size yard in sun or shade. Rock gardens are designed to ...

Creeping phlox grow most successfully in well-drained soil, such as on a slope held back by rocks. They flower best in full sun. Courtesy photo The second week of April is green with new growth, so ...

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

Creating a rock or woodland garden is a wonderful way to bring a touch of nature right into your backyard. Yet, it's not easy to create the layered look of wild plants or to replicate their ability to ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A rock garden is a garden, or more often a part of a garden, with a landscaping framework of rocks, stones and gravel, with planting appropriate to this ...