Does water collect in your yard during rainy days? Mother Nature can help. These trees, wildflowers and shrubs love water, ...

Mix in sand and compost to improve drainage and support your plants. You want soil that can soak up water quickly but also hold enough moisture for the plants to thrive. Native plants are best. Go for ...

Make a few changes in your plant selection and garden care to help manage water use while growing healthy plants.

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.

Pick the best position: This isn’t a ground cover for shady spots in your yard ... plants. For example, “you don’t want to plant drought-tolerant myoporum alongside water-loving species ...

Boxwoods are classic and popular hedge shrubs that add visual interest and architectural lines to a garden or yard. Trim them ...