I’ve heard this lament time and time again: “I can’t grow a lawn in the shade.” Or: “I’m getting mostly moss in my lawn.” So rather than continuing to fight Mother Nature, maybe it’s time to stop ...

This round-up of pretty ways to grow and enhance your shade garden has everything you need, from plant suggestions to design ...

The second week of April is a fine time to add flowering trees and shrubs to the garden because local nurseries are now well stocked with some amazing new plants. Tending to the weeds, the lawn and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you want a lush green lawn without the maintenance grass requires, consider converting to moss. A dense moss lawn can thrive in ...

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 ...

Master Gardeners frequently get asked questions. A recent question I received was, “What can I grow in darkness?” Hmm, I thought mushrooms, but asked, “Do you mean dense shade?” Shade can be very ...

I planted a group of seven redbuds in the corner of my backyard a few years ago and have just pruned some of the lower limbs off, leaving a large open space under them. Will I be able to grow grass in ...

Choosing the best lawn grass depends on sunlight, soil and how you use your garden. Experts explain the best grass types.

Many traditional turf grasses used in the U.S require full sun, meaning at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day, to thrive. For homeowners living in wooded areas or with lawns with dense tree cover, ...

Q: My lawn currently does not have an irrigation system and is somewhat shady due to trees. What is the best drought- and shade-tolerant lawn grass for North Florida? Bahia, zoysia and St. Augustine ...

Dear Master Gardener, There is a shady area in my lawn where grass won't grow and I would like to replace it with a ground cover of some sort. On a list of ground covers I saw wintergreen, which I ...