A garden pond is a tranquil spot, bringing the relaxing sound of cascading water to a landscape while providing excellent habitat for wildlife. Plants are of utmost importance in creating a healthy ...

In this video, we plant trees and plants around the backyard pond to create structure and shade for the fish, ducks, and ...

While no plants will survive with a total lack of sunlight, there are some plant groups that have evolved to thrive in even low-light areas of the outdoor landscape. If you’re looking to add plants to ...

Gardening isn’t always about basking in glorious sunlight. Some plants practically revel in the quiet whispers of shade and ...

Native aquatic plants improve the health of your pond’s ecosystem and promote biodiversity in your yard. This article will familiarize you with some native plants that thrive in an installed setting: ...

Many gardeners love being outside in their garden on a beautiful sunny summer afternoon. But what if your garden is in a full-sun location and the air temperature is 95 degrees with a heat index of ...

Bonnie Alter covered the sustainability and design scene for TreeHugger in London and the UK. This gorgeous flower grows well in the shade alongside structures like fences or sheds and prefers moist ...

Sure, lilacs and lavender need hours of sunlight to thrive. But give us shade plants such as hostas, ferns, tree peonies and lacecap hydrangeas luxuriating in a dappled shade, and we’re over the moon.

Spring brings a burst of colour as gardens awaken with vibrant life, yet it's not just the foliage of trees and the blooms of flowers that catch the eye. Many pond owners dread the unwanted arrival of ...