Make the most of shady outside spaces by choosing container plants that will thrive in these conditions. If you're looking for ideas on arranging pots in the shade of a tall tree, nearby building, ...

If you live in an urban area you probably have plenty of under-utilized shady spaces that can be improved by introducing plants that thrive in these conditions. While shade-loving plants for ...

This low-growing evergreen transforms ordinary containers into bright, colorful accents, with glossy leaves and berries that ...

Sure, lilacs and lavender need hours of sunlight to thrive. But give us shade plants such as hostas, ferns, tree peonies and lacecap hydrangeas luxuriating in a dappled shade, and we’re over the moon.

As outdoor spaces have shrunk and the pace of life has become much faster than it used to be, new types of gardens have had to emerge. The best landscapes now aren’t measured in square footage or ...

On a recent day when his coat hood goes up and down with the drizzle, Jonn "J-Dog" Karsseboom can hardly wait to show off The World's Largest Hanging Basket. Really? Who said? He laughs. "I just know ...

The houseplants are back inside, the pots of annuals have been emptied and the containers won't be replanted until the spring. But in this rush to lay bare the winter garden, we may be missing an ...

Whether the backdrop is a leafy green garden or a dark fence, a container of silver plants instantly brightens the landscape. In the warm months, silver foliage has the added benefit of adding a ...

SEATTLE — Do you have containers in a shady spot by the front door with dying annuals? Do the pots on your shady balcony look tired and need something exciting and new? It's time to visit the nursery ...

Hosta are tough but beautiful with varieties that range from 4 feet to 4 inches. And most importantly in Western Washington, they thrive in the shade. Courtesy photo The end of May is still the start ...

Container gardening in our desert climate can be a little tricky. Not many native plants do well in containers, and non-native plants are stressed by the sun and dry air. Plants and soil heat up ...