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 ...

Large lawn with lots of shade - Zhen Li/Getty Images Big patches of cool shade offer idyllic spots to relax on hot summer days, whether you're tossing a ball to your dog or swinging in a hammock. Your ...

This spring, you may notice shady areas of your lawn lacking some grass. Growing grass in the shade is problem for which there are no easy answers. Grass is a full-sun plant and when planted in shaded ...

Q: No matter what I do, I just can’t get grass to grow in the shady areas of my yard. Is there some way to get good grass under trees and other shady areas? A: This is a common question. To address ...

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 ...