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 ...

With spring planting season around the corner, why not brush up on your gardening skills or learn some ones? The East Baton Rouge Master Gardener Association will give the virtual talks “Landscaping ...

Perhaps you have a giant shade tree in your backyard where grass has stopped growing, or maybe you just want a colorful space to cool off and relax in during hot summers. Whatever your reason may be, ...

Many gardeners love being outside in their garden on a beautiful sunny summer afternoon. But what if your garden is in a full-sun location and the air temperature is 95 degrees with a heat index of ...

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 ...

The Southern Shade Garden at the New Orleans Botanical Garden is a wonderful and unique place. It's well worth a visit, and this weekend's Fall Garden Festival at City Park provides a perfect ...

One of Josh’s favourite spots in his Perth garden is a cosy area outside his bedroom window. It’s only small but it presents some challenges in terms of growing plants because it’s quite shaded and ...

Never have I been so eager to shop for plants. And thanks to Hurricane Ike, never has the Garden Club of Houston's Bulb & Plant Mart come at a better time. The three-day horticultural event is ...

The Tucson sun is relentless. Despite our cloudless skies and abundant sunny days, many of us are reluctant to spend time outside in our yards and gardens due to the heat and brightness. Some shade is ...