Brightening a shady spot on your property (and by “shady,” we mean an area that receives less than 6 hours of sunlight per day) with containers full of blooms and greenery is easy once you understand ...

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, ...

Shady corners of a garden can provide a headache at the best of times. When that shady spot is only suitable for containers it means two factors you need to consider, they need to be happy in pots and ...

Looking for some shade loving, beautiful plants to place in containers and window boxes? Consider begonias and impatiens for their gorgeous flowers along with caladiums and coleus for their colorful ...

Coleus is considered the "comeback kid" or more accurately, the comeback garden plant. When I was growing up, it was a popular plant but then you did not hear much about coleus for a long time. Today, ...

Callicarpa, or the beauty berry, is another gorgeous shrub to consider when looking for plants for autumn colour. As its name ...

Most shade tolerant plants prefer one of the following conditions: four or fewer hours of full sun (especially morning); dappled sun all day; or high, shifting shade (as you find under tall pine trees ...

Spring is here, and it’s time to start planning your garden. If you have a garden that is mostly in the shade, it can be a challenge to find plants that do well under full or partial shade rather than ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

If your yard is privy to big shady trees, your garden may be lacking a little color. Most brightly colored flowers rely on at least a few hours of sunlight each day in order to look their best. Having ...

You don't have to plant bedding plants in beds – these delightful varieties will bring a cascade of colour to pots and containers Summer bedding plants in pots and containers have the power to ...

We all have our favorite spots in our home’s landscape. These tend to have a lot of sun – perfect for easy-to-grow, showstopping flowers and blooming shrubs. We take extra care in these beds because ...