Shaded areas of the garden under tree canopies, in side yards and dark corners can be just as colorful and dynamic as full-sun garden beds. If you’re looking for plants… Read more »

Silver is a surprisingly versatile foliage color that can be used to great effect in home landscapes. Planted in deep shade, silver perennials catch the light and brighten dark corners…. Read more »

Every house has untapped potential. Far too many of them, whether clad in brick, stone, stucco, wood or composite siding, sit atop the land in unremarkable ways, barely making any… Read more »

Mediterranean gardens abound with standout plants — brightly colored bougainvilleas, aromatic herbs, stately Italian cypresses, olive trees — both native and introduced to the region. To help you emulate the… Read more »

Succulents have it all — delightful shapes, a variety of colors and a range of sizes — so it’s no surprise that they are a favorite choice for landscape designers…. Read more »

Whether or not you live in the tropics, give your garden a dose of jungle style with a flamboyant flowering vine. These climbers are known for their exuberance but can… Read more »

Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel — red and green, purple and yellow, and blue and orange. When paired in a planting design, complementary colors… Read more »

Life along the coast may be laid-back in most respects, but it can be a tough climate for common garden plants. Constant exposure to sun and salty marine winds, combined… Read more »

Golden barrel cactus (Echinocactus grusonii) is arguably the most popular cactus species used in arid landscapes today, and it’s easy to see why. Its yellow coloring brightens up outdoor spaces… Read more »

Bronze-leaved plants, unexpected and sophisticated, help break up green foliage monotony and add depth to garden beds. Leaf color varies among bronze plants. Those on the lighter side tend toward… Read more »