Last week I discussed the many varieties of grasses that work well for tough, dry spots in full sun. But what about those of us who deal with poorly drained soils and/or shady areas? Options for ...

Most ornamental grasses must have well-drained soil and full sun. Well-established, sun-loving grasses are drought tolerant. Planting them in raised beds will help to ensure good drainage. Ordinary ...

With summer on the way, it’s the perfect time to enjoy your backyard or host delicious feasts with one of the best grills. And while we're sprucing up the garden, many of us take pride in having a ...

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How do you grow grass in heavy shade? Sorry, it can't be done. Trees and grass both need the sunlight. Trees win! There is a solution though: shade-loving ground ...

Ornamental grasses create visual interest in the fall landscape, plus they are relatively low maintenance. The foliage of many grasses changes color as day lengths get shorter and temperatures cool.

Most homeowners are obsessed with their lawns. Unfortunately for local lawn-watchers, we in Dallas have a collision of conditions that make growing the perfect lawn a challenging feat. Our soaring ...

During the summer, shady places become a welcome refuge in gardens. Colorado is known for sunshine, but shade in gardens can be found under trees and shrubs. Selecting plants that tolerate dry shade ...

A Google search reveals a definition for shade as “comparative darkness and coolness caused by shelter from direct sunlight”. In hot West Texas our definition is “shade is a beautiful thing.” ...

It’s great to be able to recommend a group of plants that are easy to grow, thrive in shade, are drought tolerant once established, and seem to present no interest to deer. Mahonia is a large genus of ...