Depending on where you live, it may seem that your garden has seen nine days of gray rain for every 10 days on the calendar. Usually by the latter half of June, the ground near Louisville, Kentucky, ...

Award-winning author Rice has written more than 20 books that speak to gardeners on both sides of the Atlantic. He tackles the garden's heart of darkness: dry shade, the space under trees or overhangs ...

Here’s how to maximize your harvest with limited sunlight.

If you’re starting to get excited about your spring and summer gardens, you might be looking at bright, sunny spots that will burst with color in the months to come. But as it turns out, there’s still ...

Vinca minor, commonly known as periwinkle, is among the native plants that can provide yearlong color in the dry shade of a Western Washington garden. Hector Amezcua hamezcua@sacbee.com This time of ...

Against a north-facing wall, beneath a deep roof overhang, under the branches of a large tree: Dry, shady spots like these are among the most challenging places for plants to grow. “It’s a double ...

One of the toughest tasks in gardening is dealing with the dark side: coaxing plants to grow where the sun won't shine. But the challenge is worth it. Shade gardens can introduce many subtle colors ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dry doesn’t mean dull. Getty Images There’s a lot to consider when it comes to determining the right plan for your yard. It will ...

During the summer, shady places become a welcome refuge in gardens. Colorado is known for sunshine, but shade in gardens can be found under trees and shrubs. Selecting plants that tolerate dry shade ...

Dry shade plants are often difficult to find for gardens. Native ginger, bottlebrush buckeye, and Solomon's seal are three plants that tolerate dry shade. It's important to water plants thoroughly ...