A great way to help yourself (and wildlife!) cool down this summer is to build a shade garden. These gardens take on many shapes and sizes, from pre-built structures like pergolas to an abundance of ...

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 ...

The Tucson sun is relentless. Despite our cloudless skies and abundant sunny days, many of us are reluctant to spend time outside in our yards and gardens due to the heat and brightness. Some shade is ...

ShadeFX custom builds structures and retractable shades since no two spaces are the same size and style preferences vary. The ready-to-install systems are often created through collaborations between ...

With sunshine at a premium in the Northwest, we crave it in our yards to both bask in and grow flowers. As a result, new building lots are often cleared of trees to allow for natural light. Often ...

Gardening in the shade is often thought of as swimming upstream; plant choices are limited and there’s no hope for color. But learning how to work with shady conditions and finding the right plants ...