Many factors might go into choosing which plants we use in our landscapes. For most of us, the primary concern is the ...

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 a try.

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I want to add a bed against the north side of my home. This area gets no sun.

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