Most of us have boundary walls, fences, or garden buildings such as sheds or studios that are in shade for part of the day, and in some cases all day long, especially if your garden faces north or ...

If you live in the city chances are your outdoor space will have at least some areas of shade for all or part of the day. Even those of us with a south-facing space can end up with shaded areas of the ...

Pergolas work great for creating a shady spot to gather in outdoors. These tall structures feature open-topped canopies that can be built over walkways, dining areas, and other outdoor spaces.

Enlivening north-facing walls is a challenge. They receive little to no sunlight, particularly in winter, are generally saddled with dry soils, and are unbearably cold for most plants. Fortunately, ...

Almost every garden has a shady area that influences the kinds of plants that will grow there. Many people consider these areas a problem, but they actually provide the opportunity to grow an ...

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, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Many of our favorite flowers require full sun to grow. But, what about the corners and spots under trees ...

Different types of shade (dense, partial, filtered) require different plants. Groundcovers like Asiatic jasmine and cast iron plants are suitable for dense shade. Partial shade allows for a wider ...

With their strong lines and solid structure, fences are just begging to be planted with vines and other climbing plants. Climbers add dimension and vertical movement to the garden, breaking up the ...

In its native Mexico, the cup-and-saucer vine (Cobaea scandens), also known as cathedral bells or Mexican ivy, is a perennial. Here, the climbing plant is usually cultivated as an annual. Its ...