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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The moment the air turns crisp and the afternoons feel just a little shorter, something magical happens in the yard: the garden becomes a blank slate again. Cooler weather makes heavy lifting easier, ...

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 ...

Before the heat of summer hits, there are gardening shortcuts that will make your garden healthier and easier to maintain.

Knowing which plants will thrive where direct sunlight is limited is one of the most important steps in setting your garden up for success. Partial shade is defined as two to four hours of sun per day ...

ShadeFX canopies are a simple yet innovative solution to privacy and protection from the sun and rain. Their patented 'single track' technology is fully customizable and there at the center of every ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Although pergolas have been around for thousands of years and are popular throughout the world, it almost seems like these garden ...

Any “best of” shade list has to begin with hostas. This hardy plant is known for adding texture and color. While some hostas tolerate sun, those grown in partial shade usually produce the best-looking ...

¡Sombra! Experiments in Shade is introducing artistic and functional shade structures across nine parks to combat extreme summer heat. The project helps spruce up some community parks that needed to ...