It is just very difficult for new plants to compete with tree roots, especially in the shade. Add organic matter to the ...

Zen rock gardens, or karesansui (translated as "dry-mountain-water"), originated in medieval Japan and are renowned for their simplicity and serenity. The most famous of these can be found in ...

You got me between a rock and a soft place when it comes to rock garden plants ... Courtesy photo Q. I have dry shade under a tree. Will epimediums survive in such a difficult site?