A variety of flowers are good to plant in Michigan. Experts recommend considering factors like bloom time, maintenance, sun ...

Pansies add cheery color to spring, fall and early winter window boxes. They come in a variety of colors ranging from pinks ...

Start with a little planning; figure out how many containers you want to fill and the approximate number of plants you’ll ...

Is your yard starved for sun? Turn your backyard into a thriving oasis with these tried-and-true shade garden plants. All ...

Learn how to control live oak sprouts, handle acorn crops, and protect young shade trees from mower and deer damage.

Consider mulching the soil when there is more shade than even shade-loving plants can tolerate. Add a table and chair for relaxing, and a few steppers if needed, to enjoy the cool shade.

They grow best in full sun to light shade. Coleus offer foliage of many colors that produce plants about 3 feet tall and wide depending on the variety. All grow well in the shade but some ...

Different varieties prefer partial shade, full shade or full sun. Coleus: This is a fast-growing plant that can reach a height and spread of 1-3 feet. It prefers a slightly acid to slightly alkaline ...

I plant it on the west side of the house where it gets full sun from the early afternoon ... Begonias can be planted in the sun or shade. In the sun, they are the most drought-tolerant flowers ...

From the top left: Salvia, multicolored coleus, begonias ... will generally not perform as well in full shade where they receive no direct sun during the day. Before you go to the nursery ...

When growing Caladiums, ensure they have partial to full shade, consistent moisture ... hanging baskets when combined with other shade lovers such as Coleus, Fuchsia, or sweet potato vine.