Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Potted plants in containers Brightening a shady spot on your property (and by “shady,” we mean an area that receives less than 6 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. pots of hostas in garden (RM Floral/Alamy Stock Photo) Make the most of shady outside spaces by choosing container plants that ...

When you're shopping around for the perfect plants for your container garden, you may find yourself having to choose what you value most. Do you want an evergreen plant that offers privacy, ...

Container gardening opens the door to growing beautiful, healthy plants without needing a large yard to do it. Whether you're living in an apartment, condo, or a home with only a small patio or ...

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 ...

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. Whether your ...

These petite shrubs are perfect for pots and patio gardens. Think small with the top picks for dwarf container shrubs.

Given a looming drought and my growing awareness of the importance of Earth-friendly gardening, I decided to try making my shady backyard less thirsty and more environmentally nurturing by finding ...

It’s great to be able to recommend a group of plants that are easy to grow, thrive in shade, are drought tolerant once established, and seem to present no interest to deer. Mahonia is a large genus of ...

Cold weather can leave your garden looking a bit barren, and that can be a downer for plant lovers. Thankfully, there are some beautiful outdoor container plants that can survive the winter and ...

Your dream evergreen tree may be a soaring redwood, but the reality of most suburban homesites is you need a tree that won't grow too tall. Finding an evergreen tree to add year-round interest to the ...

Q: My friend has had this plant growing in a shrub bed for years [the reader sent a photo]. He bought it from a plant sale here in Saline County, and it’s been about this size over the years. I like ...