What is a shade garden? Simply put, a shade garden doesn’t need lots of sunshine to survive. A shade garden might be plants sitting under a collection of trees in a corner of your property getting ...

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 ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. When ...

The Tucson sun is relentless. Despite our cloudless skies and abundant sunny days, many of us are reluctant to spend time outside in our yards and gardens due to the heat and brightness. Some shade is ...

When the garden goes quiet, it’s finally easy to think like a builder instead of a bug-swatting juggler. Cold, calm days let you measure twice, cut once, and actually finish the project you kept ...

Maximize your garden's light exposure.

Any “best of” shade list has to begin with hostas. This hardy plant is known for adding texture and color. While some hostas tolerate sun, those grown in partial shade usually produce the best-looking ...

Students will design and build a structure that can block the sun to create a shaded area and will test to see if the shady spot is cooler. Sunlight warms the Earth’s surface. Certain structures are ...