So you’ve built your new patio and now you’re looking for some shade. There are many options for covered patios, whether ...

Being outdoors, relaxing in a comfy chair, sipping a cool drink, hanging out with family and friends — that’s living the dream on a patio. But when too much sun turns that dream into a ...

Struggling with weeds beneath the cover of your tree? Try these shade-loving ground cover plants that will help to keep pesky ...

Learn how to grow and care for Golden Oakland® Holly, an upright holly with golden variegated foliage and a pyramidal form.

Discover the insights from our master gardener on replacing your lawn with oak trees. Explore tips and considerations before transforming your landscape.

New Pick We’ve reviewed this guide and still stand by all of our advice, though we now recommend the EnerG+ HEA-21288LED as our canopy ... patio heaters have historically been more popular in ...

The Mountain fire threatened SoCal's premier iris growers, but both survived. December is prime time to plant these exotic ...

If you’re wondering about its sun protection levels, it features UVGuard material with UPF 50+ rating. For patio use, it is hard to beat. Start first by deciding whether you want a straight leg or a ...

After a sunny day, they emitted sufficient light for us to sit beneath and read our magazines long after the sun ... bronze shades, this is an attractive set of string lights for patio or porch ...

The catalpa’s very large, green leaves are another showstopper. A good and fast-growing shade tree, you won’t have to wait long to enjoy a book under its canopy. Plant it in full sun or partial shade ...