Growing in sun or shade, myrtle (Myrtus) is a drought-tolerant shrub that does best in temperate climes. A deer- and disease-resistant plant, some species can grow to be 8 to 12 feet high and make ...

This plant enjoys moist, well-drained, soil in filtered shade. Combine it with other native shade plants or use it as a mixed border plant. It’s especially showy when planted en masse.

Anise hyssop brings all the pollinators to the yard, but to make the most of this spring and fall bloomer, add companion ...

This herbaceous perennial can tolerate partial, dappled, or even deep shade, and it spreads to make itself an effective ...

In Southern gardens, many perennial plants benefit from being planted in part shade. Learn what partial shade really means and how to site plants accordingly in the garden. Discover beautiful ...

Plant wild hyacinth in humus-rich soil in full sun to part shade. This is a beautiful perennial that has fragrant, airy spikes of lovely white to soft lavender-blue flowers which bloom ...

Four to eight hours or less of sun is considered shady and can be full or dense shade, part shade, or light-filtered shade. Plant labels and descriptions usually give the amount of sun needed.

This summer is so hot, but there's no reason why our plants need to suffer, too. Here's what you can do to care for them ...

Wondering if you've missed the boat on summer planting? Here are eight perennials that you can still plant in July.

There are very few (and I mean very few) plants that perform best in dry shade without a little helping hand to get them established. Those listed above will tolerate and do fine in dry shade.

This week on "Central Texas Gardener," explore native plants for sun and shade. In an HOA, Martin and Eileen Byhower designed lawn-free habitat gardens under their live oaks in deer country.

All gardens occasionally benefit from a substantial work-over. In today’s column, I describe such a project in my garden.