In a recent column, I reminisced about afternoons outside under trees during the summer with Granny Cloud and watermelon. The shady spots were nothing fancy, a few chairs and a few shade-loving plants ...

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 ...

We all need shade trees but sometimes have limited available space. In South Florida's hot, humid climate, shade is one of the most important assets of any given property or environment. My own garden ...

Not every garden is blessed with all-day sunshine. Maybe your yard sits beneath a canopy of mature trees, or your plot faces north and catches only a few hours of direct light. The good news? Plenty ...

Plant lovers, this one is for you. Whether you garden all the time or you just like to look at plants, it's interesting to learn the uses for different native plants. Here are stories TCPalm has ...

This perennial flowering plant will help you attract pollinators to your yard and transform your garden with its ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There's no doubt a sun-drenched cottage garden, brimming with romantic roses and intoxicating lavender, ...

Florida has the widest variety of ferns in the continental U.S. (only Hawaii and Puerto Rico have more), and 123 of these are native to the state. Gardening with ferns is relatively easy given the ...

Many gardeners assume that shade equals disaster in the garden. However, during the brutal summer months in Florida, shade can be a real blessing. It is possible for plants to grow in lower light ...