The Tucson sun is relentless. Despite our cloudless skies and abundant sunny days, many of us are reluctant to spend time outside in our yards and gardens due to the heat and brightness. Some shade is ...

Many gardeners love being outside in their garden on a beautiful sunny summer afternoon. But what if your garden is in a full-sun location and the air temperature is 95 degrees with a heat index of ...

ShadeFX custom builds structures and retractable shades since no two spaces are the same size and style preferences vary. The ready-to-install systems are often created through collaborations between ...

A great way to help yourself (and wildlife!) cool down this summer is to build a shade garden. These gardens take on many shapes and sizes, from pre-built structures like pergolas to an abundance of ...

In the desert, shade can be hard to come by. Trees for shade demand water throughout their entire lives, so growing for shade becomes difficult and costly. It also takes a lifetime to achieve. In the ...

Bring vibrant foliage and flowers to parts of the garden with little or no sunlight I’ve been gardening for over 20 years for multiple clients in a diverse range of terrains. The one basic rule I’ve ...

Knowing which plants will thrive where direct sunlight is limited is one of the most important steps in setting your garden up for success. Partial shade is defined as two to four hours of sun per day ...

Not all gardens have to be sunny, and not all plants thrive in sunlight. If you have a spot in your yard or an entire outdoor space surrounded by shady trees, you can still create a colorful ...