Low-maintenance ornamental grasses are perfect for adding structure, texture and evergreen colour to any outdoor space. And the good news is that if you're not blessed with a south-facing garden ...

Q: Our neighbor has a large magnolia tree that casts very heavy shade into our yard. It has left us with a large bare area, ...

Several types of grass have good tolerance to shade, such as bottlebrush grass ... but it can adapt to clay and heavy soils. The best time of day to water your lawn in shaded conditions is early ...