If you have a vision of the perfect garden, it might well be one of sun-drenched, colourful borders, and this lovely fantasy is the reason estate agents are always quick to point out a south-facing ...
Woodland planting is all about sun-dappled glades, verdant planting and layers. I think of woodland gardens like a theatre. The upper circle are the trees, the circle are the shrubs, while the stalls ...
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 ...
Plenty of shrubs love full sun, but selecting shrubs that do well in shade conditions can be tricky. Plant tags and descriptions refer to terms such as “full shade” or “part shade,” but what does that ...
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 ...
I think most of us, as gardeners, would confess to obsessing over a dahlia or delphinium during summer. And, sure, I get it, a pink cosmos or coneflower is hard to top. But I think we need to give ...
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 ...
Protecting children from scorching sun and intense heat during outdoor play has taken on new urgency due to climate change. Susan Herrington, a professor at UBC’s faculty of applied science and ...
When it comes to the garden, mention the word "shade" and visions of hostas, ferns, moss and other multi-hued plants of green come to mind for many. In fact, some plants have become synonymous with ...
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