If you’ve ever looked at a shady corner in your yard and wondered how to make it look alive, you’re not alone.

Low-maintenance shrubs are plants that will pretty much take care of themselves without too much human intervention. Choose the right plant for your space and it will thrive in your yard without too ...

Bleeding Heart is a sweet addition to shady gardens, with pink or white heart-shaped flowers that dangle from arching stems.

Gardeners often spend a lot of time deciding where to plant perennials, considering things like color, shape, and texture. Knowing the mature height of your perennials is key to choosing the best ...

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

Perhaps you have a giant shade tree in your backyard where grass has stopped growing, or maybe you just want a colorful space to cool off and relax in during hot summers. Whatever your reason may be, ...

Gardening By John P. Begeman Special to the Arizona Daily Star Finding a shady spot to grow shade-loving plants is always a challenge here. Most often, the best spot for shade gardening is directly ...

Which plants will work best in your yard? One strategy is to consider plants that have won awards from various plant-trial and plant-selection programs. Each year, organizations of growers, ...

That can be true, because one of the best ways to discourage weeds is to put plants you like better there first, especially ones that cover the ground densely. With your choices taking up space, there ...