Many gardeners have areas of their yard where the sun just won't shine, making it hard for grass and other plants to survive. If you're tired of looking at these dark patches of dirt, consider growing ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A shady yard with a lush landscaped area - Joanne Dale/Getty Growing anything in deep or partial shade, whether near a tree or ...

Tired of battling stubborn weeds in those shadowy corners of your garden? Imagine a plant that not only thrives where others struggle but also acts as a living carpet, suppressing unwelcome weeds ...

Best bets for ground covers to brighten up any shady area. If you have a shady spot in your garden, you know how difficult it is to choose plants that will thrive, especially when it comes to ground ...

If you have lived on a well-landscaped property for several years, you likely have seen the young trees you planted become quite large with some perhaps having intertwining limbs. In this situation ...

Capitalize on every inch of your backyard, from sun to shade, with these ground cover ideas to fill otherwise empty areas.

Thursday I wrote about moss and mentioned that sometimes the only thing with a mossy lawn is to replace it with the shady characters of the ground-cover world. But, you ask, what are they? Good ...

WEBVTT GOOD MORNING. WELCOME TO SUNDAY GARDNER. I'M JOHN COLLINS ALONG WITH KERRI. WE'VE BEEN TALKING ABOUT TRIES TO GROW STUFF IN SHADY AREAS. WE'VE BEEN IN A SETTING THAT HAS PLENTY OF SHADE. ONE ...

“A new neighbor decided to limb up some spruce trees to about 8 feet along the property line and I am now looking at bare soil on my side of the trees. Will a shady grass blend work in this situation?

I love trees, and with the 13 trees in my small city lot, comes a plethora of shade. In the past, I have planted numerous selections of hostas, but with the addition of two-tiered flower boxes that ...