Here are the best hedge plants to create an effective privacy hedge without a hefty price tag and a lot of work.

Brighten up the shaded areas of your yard with shade-loving, flowering woodland plants. Here are some plants (with photographs) and the shade level they prefer.

The following low-maintenance plants do best in full sun and make great options for areas of your garden that get an excess ...

Azaleas are popular shrubs for filling flower beds or containers with a bounty of color in spring. They are best planted in fall or early spring during their dormant period. April can be ideal for ...

Brunera macrophylla, or Siberian bugloss, is a charming perennial for shady spots. It adds elegance with heart-shaped leaves and delicate blue flowers. This woodland plant thrives in shaded gardens.

It is just very difficult for new plants to compete with tree roots, especially in the shade. Add organic matter to the planting hole, mulch on top of the roots and keep that soil moist all summer.