Utilizing evergreens is a clever way to maintain interest whatever the season, and these 5 options will not disappoint ...

Hemlocks used to be the evergreen of choice in shade, but because of bugs, we're left with arborvitae, yews, ... Screening evergreens for shade. Updated: Apr. 20, 2012, 3:37 p.m.

These hybrid evergreens are quite hardy, and can tolerate any soil condition. Generally, they can grow between 3-4 ft a year until maturity, even in poor soil conditions.

When we see how quickly the soil dries out under the hot sun, it can be easy to assume that spaces in shade will stay moist. In fact, some shady areas tend to be dry, too. “Dry shade is one of ...

SEATTLE — If you’re having difficulty finding a shrub that will survive in dry shade, especially underneath giant evergreens that suck up every inch of available moisture, give Aucuba japonica ...