Shade planting
Everything filed under design in our gardening coverage, the 23 reports filed on it so far.
Five Trees Perfect for Container Planting in September
Gardening Know How recommends five tree species suitable for container planting in early autumn.
Winter Flowering Bulbs Planting Guide September
September is the ideal time to plant winter and spring-flowering bulbs like snowdrops and crocuses for colour from late autumn.
Five Targeted Weeding Strategies for Gardeners
Fine Gardening outlines five effective weeding strategies based on plant biology, covering rhizomes, super-seeders, runners, taproots, and...
Instagram Gardiner Shares Seven Simple Design Habits
An Instagram user with twenty years of experience has distilled seven simple garden design habits, from planting in odd numbers to using evergreen
Alberta gardener transforms cutting garden
A gardener in Alberta, Canada, has spent seven years converting a raised-bed cutting garden into a mass planting featuring over 600 hydrangea blooms...
Fall Hanging Basket Guide for Long-Lasting Color
Gardening Know How provides a step-by-step guide to creating a vibrant fall hanging basket that lasts into winter, emphasizing early planting, larger
Narcissus 'Thalia' Daffodil Gains Favor Over Classic Yellow
The fragrant, white-flowered Narcissus 'Thalia' is becoming a preferred choice for spring planting, offering hardiness, shade tolerance, and a...
Plant These Six Perennials in September for Bigger Summer
Gardening Know How recommends planting peony, bearded iris, coneflower, daylily, garden phlox, and hollyhock in September to establish roots before...
7 Night-Scented Plants for Evening Gardens
Gardening Know How recommends seven fragrant plants that release stronger aromas after dark, ideal for planting near patios and windows.
Problem-Solving Plants for Challenging Shade Gardens
A gardening expert recommends specific plants for difficult shaded areas, including golden ragwort for dry shade, Sugar Shack buttonbush for wet...
Property Line Hedge Planting Legal Guide
A lawyer explains the legal steps and neighborly considerations for planting a boundary hedge, advising to check local laws and communicate with...
Don't Despair about a Sudden Loss of Shade
After lightning destroyed a key shade tree, exposing his garden to full sun, retired horticulturist Ed Lyon details an urgent, four-step plan to save...
Six Bulbs for Fall Flowers in September
Planting bulbs like Colchicum and Saffron Crocus in early September yields quick, colorful blooms that provide late-season nectar for pollinators.
Shade-Loving Plants for Tough Gardens
Two horticulture experts recommend resilient plants for challenging shady areas, listing specific species and cultivars suited to various hardiness...
Japanese Anemones: Growing Guide & Varieties
Rosy Hardy of Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants provides expert advice on planting, growing, and selecting Japanese anemones for the autumn garden.
Self-Pollinating Fruit Trees for Fall
A guide to five self-pollinating fruit trees ideal for fall planting, including peaches, nectarines, sour cherries, figs, and Jonagold apples.
Robin Parsons and Heather Tuckman Design Entryway Makeovers
Two landscape designers, Robin Parsons and Heather Tuckman, transform an awkward home entrance into a spectacular space using distinct planting and...
Budget Backyard Ideas to Bring Fall Style Without Breaking the Bank
Gardening Know How offers ten inexpensive ways to add fall color to a yard, from planting bulbs to DIY water features, all doable before August ends.
Keep Ferns Lush in August: 5 Simple Care Tips
Gardening Know How explains how to keep ferns green in August with watering, misting, shade, mulch and feeding. The guide also highlights expert Teo...
Ground-Cover Garden in Hartford, Wisconsin
Diane's garden features a low carpet of ground cover along a walkway, with stepping stones and a shaded corner featuring an old wagon wheel. The...
Ajuga Reptans: Shade-Friendly Ground Cover That Spreads Quickly
Ajuga reptans, or bugleweed, is a low-maintenance perennial that thrives in shade, grows to about 6 inches tall, and spreads via runners to cover...
Transforming Tiny Balconies and Patios into Cozy Outdoor Retreats
A practical guide shows how to refresh, green, shade, light, and furnish small outdoor areas using affordable tools, vertical planting, compact...
Elevate Your Garden: The Art of Creating Mounds for Beauty and Function
Transform your garden by building mounds, a technique that adds visual interest, supports diverse planting, and enhances soil health. Learn how to...