Too much shade? No problem! We found shade ground cover plants that are perfect for every type of garden and landscape.

Shade avoidance response Scientists and horticulturalists have known for some time that plants can use the far-red part of the color spectrum to identify nearby plants from the shadows they cast ...

Shady areas in the garden can often get overlooked and ignored. Yet, many full-shade perennials will thrive in darker spots, helping to add green foliage and colorful blooms to those tricky areas ...

Plants in the shade of other plants receive more light than scientists had previously believed. A team of researchers from Utrecht University and Wageningen University & Research (WUR) describe ...

Every garden has a shady spot, whether it's the whole plot or just a shady corner. Finding plants that will thrive makes life so much easier as they'll naturally want to grow there. Shade is generally ...

Shady areas in landscapes and gardens require plants that need or tolerate shade. If you need some ideas, attend the class “Some Shady Characters: Annuals and Perennials for Shady Sites” ...

It’s surprising how often the bigger trees are the last addition to a garden, when they really should be one of the first.

A roundup of local home and garden news and events, including growing natives, shade-plant class and dates for a spring garden tour. NATIVE ALL YEAR … The UC Master Gardener Program of San Mateo ...

It's not just humans who can feel the impact of our country's harsh summer heat—our plants, too, can endure hardships if not ...