The Alamo announced a $1 million gift Friday that will support a shaded spot for reflection on the grounds with a restored water fountain dating to the 1930s. Using native Texas trees and plants, the ...

If you need more shade to improve your landscape, now is a good time to plant shade trees. The obvious motivation to plant shade trees is to reduce the hot sun that makes summer activities unpleasant ...

Live oak was terrible choice for parkway planting. Look out sidewalk, look out curb: roots are coming to get you. Neil Sperry Special to the Star-Telegram Over a career of helping Texas homeowners ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Many gardeners love being outside in their garden on a beautiful sunny summer afternoon. But what if your garden is in a full-sun ...

There are few acts more hopeful than gardening. You pick something beautiful or tasty, plant it, water and wait for the fruits of your labor to appear. (Or — true story — sometimes you plant and water ...

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 ...

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 ...

Just a few years ago, the words shade garden plants brought to mind hostas, ferns, impatiens and maybe some astilbe. Shady areas were viewed as a fine place to rest awhile on the garden bench, but not ...