Perennial flowers and plants return for many years, giving you the most bang for your buck. See our favorite spring, summer, ...

Many dogwood varieties don’t need sun and will tolerate partial- to full-shade conditions. One spectacular species to try is ...

A dd color and creativity to shady corners of a garden or patio that would otherwise feel lonely and lifeless. We may think these low-light places are dominated by ho-hum bushes a ...

Check out the nursery, online websites, and garden books for new plant varieties that use less water. In a drought year, ...

Companion planting is an art worth mastering no matter what you’re growing in your garden. Vegetable gardeners have long ...

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