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.

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

Most evergreens like it sunny, but there are a few that should work in your situation. One of my favorite low-growing evergreens for shade or part shade is Russian cypress (Microbiota decussata ...

For a typical 60-by-120-foot lot, there’s only 20 to 25 feet from the curb to the house. But you could put a large shade tree in your back yard, which is typically 55 feet deep for this size of lot.

If you want lower water bills, shade gardening is a good idea. But having evergreens and other trees that provide shade in the Pacific Northwest also causes problems with root systems, fallen ...

A few evergreens that can grow in the shade are the boxwood, Mahonia, aucuba and nandina. I have all in my yard and use them for flower arrangements as well as focal points.

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 ...

Cultivate Evergreens, for Winter Color and Year-Round Versatility. By Joel M. Lerner. January 13, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. EST.

The east side is best for needled evergreens, where they can get a generous amount of morning sun but be out of the hot sun from noon to 6 p.m. Note the shade patterns in your yard in that time frame.

Looking for shade while you hike? These trails have you "covered" in Ouzel Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park, Staunton State Park, James Peak Wilderness, Golden Gate Canyon State Park, South ...