Ever wondered why some plants in your garden seem to flourish while others struggle? The answer often comes down to how much sunlight each spot receives. Getting familiar with the sun and shade ...

Question: I have lots of shade in my landscape that came with Made in the Shade - Opportunities and Challenges the house we recently purchased. I love all the trees, wouldn't trade them for anything, ...

A Google search reveals a definition for shade as “comparative darkness and coolness caused by shelter from direct sunlight”. In hot West Texas our definition is “shade is a beautiful thing.” ...

Weather patterns have been good for turfgrass growth from late summer through the early fall. Dry conditions in much of the region have been alleviated with timely rains, and most damaged or weak ...

Blazing summer sun can turn a thriving garden into a crispy mess faster than expected, especially when temperatures climb and rainfall disappears. Plants that once soaked up sunlight suddenly struggle ...

Any socially distanced conversation that happens in dermatologist Amy Forman Taub’s north suburban backyard occurs under her extra-wide patio umbrella. “It’s a godsend,” she says, explaining that she ...