This gorgeous and non-invasive nandina is safe for birds and the environment.

Q: I'm planning on planting some evergreens to create a screen on the perimeter of my property and am wondering if there are evergreens that do well in somewhat shady areas. They would be shaded by ...

Question: I am looking for an evergreen plant that grows no taller than 2 feet and will grow in shade. I would love to have one that would also produce flowers. Please help and thanks. ‘It: Welcome to ...

Q: I have embankment on the north side of a building. Its about 4 feet high, 10 feet wide and 50 feet long. I would like to plant something maintenance-free all year long something evergreen maybe.

Fall is the best time to consider planting one or more shade trees to provide your spring garden with some relief. Here's a ...

Question: Hi, Mr. Smarty Plants, I have two questions. First, the back of our house in Williamson County faces north. We have plant beds (about one foot wide and the length of the house) up against ...

This time of year, some gardeners consider the advantages of shade. Not every garden has it made in the shade, however — having large trees that provide shade also can cause problems with above-ground ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. The sprawling limbs of that grand old oak are ...

When we see how quickly the soil dries out under the hot sun, it can be easy to assume that spaces in shade will stay moist. In fact, some shady areas tend to be dry, too. “Dry shade is one of the ...