A: Consider Lacey oak. It’s native to the Hill Country, also to far Southwest Texas. It grows 20 to 25 feet tall and 15 to 20 ...

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 ...

Shaded garden beds filled with greenery around a paved patio area. - Daniela Baumann/Shutterstock Finding plants that will handle low light conditions and still look lush and healthy can be a ...

In areas with fewer shrubs, planting three years after a fire ... might actually facilitate tree establishment by providing shade," Young said. Data-based findings Understanding how to foster ...

Clivias, commonly known as bush lilies, bring spectacular colour to the shady areas of your garden. Popular shrubs to look out for are Felicias, polygalas, carnations, argyranthemums and pelargoniums.

I’d prefer plants that are relatively drought tolerant ... myrtles in the flower color of your choice. In heavily shaded areas, taller types of Japanese maples such as the very popular Bloodgood ...