Shade Gardening

Beginning gardeners often feel overwhelmed with their first gardens. If you want a successful garden, there are 12 things to keep in mind through the growing season.

While shade is a treasure in every yard, it can also create bare ground or sparse grass under trees. These spaces can be a gardening challenge, but there are solutions that can fill the otherwise monotonous areas with a beautiful shade garden.

Creating a woodland garden is easier than you may think, but there are some things you need to consider before you gather or buy those plants. Learn how to get started on a woodland garden.

When it comes to color, soil type, shade or sun gardening, these tips are here to make your gardening experience more successful.

Gardening under pine trees may seems to be an intimidating task; however, knowing the right plants to plant is half the battle. Make sure the plants you choose are hardy for your region, are shade loving, and knowing their watering needs will help you out

If you are having a hard time deciding what type or theme of garden to grow then you may want to consider planting a combo or combination garden. It's a great way to plant vegetables, fruits and flowers together.

Grow double impatiens in your shade gardens or give impatiens as a gift. The flower means motherly love.

Preplanned gardens will save you time, money, and give you that professional look that we all want in a garden.

Preplanned gardens are very popular and very attractive. Here's some of the best preplanned gardens for 2011.

A well-designed container garden is one of the great joys in life. Okay, it's possibly a little less dramatic than that. It is, however, easy to do, which at least makes it a nice addition to your balcony or patio.

This article provides you with an overview of shrubs that do well in the Houston, Texas climate, and which will also flourish in a shade garden. Planting tips are included.

This article provides you with an overview of different vines that will do well in your Houston, Texas shade garden. Planting tips are included.

This article provides you with an overview of roses that can flourish in the shade of your Houston, Texas shade or rock garden. Planting tips are included.

If you live in the West or any arid place, consider planting a dry shade garden under your native trees, which will help your trees stay healthy and reduce your water use. Here are some plant suggestions and tips.

This article provides you with some tips on planting a shade garden in Houston, Texas, including where to plant, soil considerations, and types of flowers that do well in shade.

This article provides you with an overview of perennials that do well not only in shade gardens but in the Houston, Texas climate, too. Planting tips are included.

This article provides you with an overview of annuals that do very well in shade gardens. These flowers tolerate and even thrive in the Houston, Texas climate, and planting tips are included as well.

If you have never gardened before or never tried a shade garden, follow these tips to break the job into easy to handle tasks.

Growing things outside is a very pleasurable experience, so why not have that same type of experience inside as well?

Gardening includes a plethora of plants, soil types, garden areas and size along with available sun and your time. For successful gardening, it's best to understand those plants require lots of tender care.

A garden gives back much more to us we can ever give to it even though we spend many hours designing, planting and maintaining our gardens.

The easiest way to grow a successful vegetable garden based on over twenty years of experience.

If you long for colorful flowers to brighten up a shady area of your yard, consider these 10 shade loving perennials. They are guaranteed to bring color to your shady nook!

A quick tutorial on starting a family garden this year.

For less than $200 you can create a serene environment to unwind in at the end of a day. This project would make a great gift for loved ones too!

Here are some of the top shade loving flowers that you can plant so that you can have beautiful blooms this summer.

Shady areas of your yard can be graced with color from flowers and bushes. Choose perennials that come back year after year, or go with annuals to choose different colors and plant heights each year.

I may not be able to grow magnolias or even rhododendrons, but that doesn't mean I can't grow a beautiful garden that survives 30 degrees below zero in the winter, 90 to 105 degrees in the summer, constant wind, and an ongoing drought.