"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There's no doubt a sun-drenched cottage garden, brimming with romantic roses and intoxicating lavender, ...

Not all gardens have to be sunny, and not all plants thrive in sunlight. If you have a spot in your yard or an entire outdoor space surrounded by shady trees, you can still create a colorful ...

Perennials that thrive in the shade and bloom all summer long are the ultimate gifts from nature—they keep on giving month after month and year after year. Filling your garden with these varieties ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Shady spots in a garden or yard can be a real pain. While the sunny areas may be bursting with ...

No one can miss the start of summer here in the Mojave. Starting with cool clear mornings, by the end of an afternoon, days can easily have become 30 or 40 degrees warmer. The cool evenings and ...

Southern shield fern This deciduous native fern is tall -- it grows up to 4 feet with 1-foot wide fronds. This fern will tolerate more sun than most ferns, if moisture levels are adequate. Cut it back ...

I never once dreamed of having automated blinds until one day when Smartwings reached out for a review. I was hesitant at first because I live in a rental, but then I thought I'd for sure get my ...

A great way to help yourself (and wildlife!) cool down this summer is to build a shade garden. These gardens take on many shapes and sizes, from pre-built structures like pergolas to an abundance of ...

Shade gathers from year to year in the garden like the wrinkles on your face, growing more pronounced with time. Small bushes develop into large shrubs, young patio trees shift from skinny to broad, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A staple window treatment in many households, Roman shades have ...

Your backyard probably needs some cover, whether it's respite from a scorching hot summer day, or a place where you can still hang out and enjoy the outdoors during a rainfall. But creating the best ...