Grumpy helps a reader struggling with what to grow in their sun-drenched yard. Plus, Grumpy’s plant of the month.

Grass isn't always the best option for a lawn, especially if you're not working with ideal conditions. Consider these ground covers to fill patches instead.

Sunshine Warm climate Humidity Lush greenery Unfortunately, none of this makes gardening easier. The sun dries everything out ...

As for the mondo grass, it’s what I’ve used in half an acre of extreme shade in our forest. I bought some originally, and I now propagate my own. It handles the heat quite well, but you do ...

Fiber optic grass is widely available through Internet vendors. Does anyone have a poison ivy story, or a remedy for its irritation? If so, send your experience to [email protected].

Fiber optic grass is widely available through Internet vendors. Does anyone have a poison ivy story, or a remedy for its irritation? If so, send your experience to [email protected].

Grumpy Gardener: I don't think there's enough shade there to plant hostas, Mondo grass, or periwinkle because I think that they would burn up. There's just so much sun. But there are some things that ...

Resource Central According to Resource Central, homeowners who replace grass with Garden In A Box save an average of 5,000 gallons of water per year.

If you’re wanting to introduce texture and movement beyond what flowering plants or perennials can achieve in the garden, ...