Fast-growing trees can add character and color to your home's landscape relatively quickly, but those varieties often require full sun to add height so quickly. However, there are plenty of ...

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 ...

If you love your trees but hate that bare patch of dirt underneath, you’re not alone. Grass rarely grows well beneath trees thanks to shade and thirsty roots that soak up moisture. The good news? You ...

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 ...

Trees can provide shade for decades or even centuries in your garden. But maybe you aren't patient enough to wait a decade to enjoy the shade—and that's where fast-growing shade trees come into play.

Many homeowners increase the aesthetic appeal of their patio by adding plants. But patios often have a roof, pergola, or deep overhang to cut direct sun. This means your plants will have to sit in ...

• Native trees should grow easily in Southern California, so why are so few of our street trees California natives? • The highest priority is bringing more resilient shade trees to our urban areas, ...