Many gardeners love being outside in their garden on a beautiful sunny summer afternoon. But what if your garden is in a full-sun location and the air temperature is 95 degrees with a heat index of ...

All week, we’re revisiting the most popular stories of 2025, including this one from July. A shade garden is a green and contemplative refuge. It can also be a botanical calendar, with flowers ...

Shaded by Douglas firs, rhododendron, and Japanese maples, Emily Joseph rounds the fern-filled bend of one of the world’s largest stumperies, a garden that uses wood to make homes for shade-loving ...

Border plants are a simple way to bring definition, texture, and year-round interest to your garden. Whether you're lining a path, framing a flower bed, or separating outdoor spaces, the right plants ...

Just because you have a shady garden or backyard doesn't mean you can't quickly fill it with color. Purple is often associated with creativity and sophistication, so it's perfect for creating an ...

THERE ARE PLENTY of reasons for gardeners to appreciate cool green shade in the doldrums of mid-August. But I’m here to make the case for all the other garden hues and why shade offers the perfect ...

St. Cloud's Munsinger and Clemens Gardens span 21 acres and feature a variety of flowers, fountains and scenic paths. Garden supervisor Nia Primus and her team plant thousands of annuals and bulbs ...