Many gardeners have areas of their yard where the sun just won't shine, making it hard for grass and other plants to survive. If you're tired of looking at these dark patches of dirt, consider growing ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A shady yard with a lush landscaped area - Joanne Dale/Getty Growing anything in deep or partial shade, whether near a tree or ...

Best bets for ground covers to brighten up any shady area. If you have a shady spot in your garden, you know how difficult it is to choose plants that will thrive, especially when it comes to ground ...

Southern shield fern This deciduous native fern is tall -- it grows up to 4 feet with 1-foot wide fronds. This fern will tolerate more sun than most ferns, if moisture levels are adequate. Cut it back ...

Thursday I wrote about moss and mentioned that sometimes the only thing with a mossy lawn is to replace it with the shady characters of the ground-cover world. But, you ask, what are they? Good ...

Capitalize on every inch of your backyard, from sun to shade, with these ground cover ideas to fill otherwise empty areas.

Which grass makes the best turf for the shade? This is without question the most common question for me and others in my profession. The answer is simple: There are no good choices. Most grasses hate ...