Using a colorful garden umbrella is an easy way to do this, plus it adds pizazz to your garden. Potted plants can be moved to shadier spots if need be.

This summer is so hot, but there's no reason why our plants need to suffer, too. Here's what you can do to care for them ...

Question for Dan Gill: Can you explain how to care for the beautiful Persian shield plant? It is very woody and leggy. Also, I’d like information on the umbrella plant.

Summer may bring sunshine and ripe tomatoes, but it also tests a gardener’s patience — and their plants' endurance. Amid ...