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, ...

Sophie shares some of her favourite plants for growing in shade. While shade can pose a challenge for some gardens, it also provides valuable cool spaces and habitat for wildlife. Some shade plants ...

In a perfect world, every plant would have all the sun and moisture it needs. But if your summer garden has spots where the sun doesn't shine in the summer, thanks to mature trees or north-facing ...

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 ...

Barely a week on from the summer solstice and we’re already painfully past the annual peak of daylight length, a time of year that always causes me to catch my breath. Listen hard enough and you can ...

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 ...

Josh has made a few changes to his garden to accommodate the growing needs of his family and he’s really happy with the new extension. The garden views through the east-facing windows are lovely but ...

Lime' Nandina, a non-invasive variety with vibrant chartreuse foliage. Get to know the ideal light, soil, and water ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic via getty images 'Gardening is one of the things that I ...

SHADY areas in your garden don’t have to be boring, by selecting the right plants, you can transform dim corners into lush, vibrant retreats. Here are five underrated shade-loving plants, including a ...