These flowers—including many that can tolerate heat and drought—will thrive in gardens without shade. Valeriy Lushchikov / Getty Images Annual flowers are known for their showy blooms that bring ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Before shopping for shade flowers, watch your garden at various times of day. Full shade is considered 3 ...

If you want to fill in sunny areas of your outdoor landscape, these full-sun annuals are low-maintenance and thrive with plenty of rays. From small flowers to towering ones, these are gardening ...

Here’s what to plant for color all summer long until first frost. Perennials, which return for many years, have a valuable place in the garden, providing years of reliable performance and pollinator ...

Many of our favorite flowers require full sun to grow. But, what about the corners and spots under trees that are shielded from light? Before giving up on finding blooms for the dark corners of your ...

As home gardeners become more educated about the benefits of native plants (supporting native insects, birds and wildlife, and the environment as a whole), the focus has mainly been on trees, shrubs ...

New plants come out every year, and they are always spectacular. But some gardeners like to go the tried and true route. For those who want the best of both worlds, many new and recently introduced ...

Q: I have a pot in full sun that I have a hard time keeping up with watering. I want colorful plants, but even drought-tolerant annuals struggle or are pretty limiting in palette. What else can I try ...

Just because summer is over, it doesn't mean your garden is, too. No matter where you live, there are plenty of fall annuals to help keep your autumn garden going strong. To help you select fall ...