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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images / Jacky Parker Photography In a perfect world, every plant would have all the sun and moisture it needs. But if your ...

With spring in full swing, many gardeners are looking for that plant that can endure the elements this season. But which should you invest in and which should be put out to pasture? P. Allen Smith, ...

I read your article about Clusia plants and using them as a hedge. I understand they tolerate partial shade, but I’m not sure whether I have partial shade. Do you consider partial shade the sun that ...

The light available to a plant will directly impact its success in your garden. Understanding the light conditions before you select plants will make you a savvy buyer. Most plant tags will have some ...

Different types of shade (dense, partial, filtered) require different plants. Groundcovers like Asiatic jasmine and cast iron plants are suitable for dense shade. Partial shade allows for a wider ...

Do you have an area in your garden where the sun just refuses to shine? Rather than leaving it bare, fill this negative space with annuals and perennial plants that thrive in partial to full shade. To ...