Both annual and perennial plants can work in containers. Here are 11 plants that thrive in container gardens in shady areas ...

Just because you have a shady garden or backyard doesn't mean you can't quickly fill it with color. Purple is often associated with creativity and sophistication, so it's perfect for creating an ...

Purple is a regal color, and what better way to add a touch of sophistication to your garden than by adding a few purple ...

I recently went to Greenhouse Garden Center in Carson City where, as usual, I discovered a number of interesting plant ...

* What it is: A shade-preferring, flowering groundcover that has showy silver leaves with green edges and magenta-purple flowers in spring. Blooms sporadically through the summer and has foliage that ...

A poet is said to be someone who sees the world each day as if for the first time. I can vouch for this poetic feeling whenever I see certain plants, no matter how familiar they might be. At this time ...

Raised beds provide a great way to garden, whether you are working with limited space or have plenty of room to spread out.

Your Tucson yard can have that lush green look you see in gardens in other climates if you choose your plants carefully — there are many drought-tolerant plants (even some natives) that will give you ...