When we see how quickly the soil dries out under the hot sun, it can be easy to assume that spaces in shade will stay moist. In fact, some shady areas tend to be dry, too. “Dry shade is one of the ...

Full sun spots can be tricky in the garden, but they’re also prime real estate for some of the toughest, most beautiful ground covers out there. Whether you’re trying to fill in a dry, sunny patch or ...

Against a north-facing wall, beneath a deep roof overhang, under the branches of a large tree: Dry, shady spots like these are among the most challenging places for plants to grow. “It’s a double ...

Most of southcentral Pennsylvania has thirsted its way through a hot, dry back end of summer 2025, resulting in plants and lawns that are unusually parched for this time of year. While this week’s ...

Question: I recently added several bush daisy plants to my landscape that wilt everyday. I water and they perk up. Is there a problem with the plants? Answer: Young plants frequently wilt during the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Growing conditions in Greater Columbus have been challenging for many gardeners so far this growing season. After abundant ...