Planting on any sloped land is more difficult than flat-ground planting because: 1.) it’s harder to walk and work on a slope; and 2.) the soil is usually poor and thin from erosion. Toughest of all is ...

A Kansas City-area expert offers tips to strategically plant your growing space to account for shade, moisture, wind and more ...

Not all areas of your yard are conducive to a grassy lawn, and that’s where ground cover comes in. Defined as a grouping of usually low-growing plants that spread over an entire area, ground cover ...

Whorls of three succulent-like leaves are responsible for this petite perennial sedum’s nickname: three-leaved stonecrop. It tolerates partial shade and is low maintenance once established. Watch for ...

Growing perennials in your garden is a wonderful way to have flowers each year without having to dedicate time to creating a space, buying new plants, and then, planting them. And sometimes you may ...

If you don’t live in the center of the Tucson valley, chances are you have some sloped areas in your backyard. Slopes can be a challenge to gardeners, but they also offer some great design ...