Shade-induced changes in the branching pattern of clonal plants can lead to conspicuous modifications of their growth form and architecture. It has been hypothesized that reduced branching in shade ...

A Google search reveals a definition for shade as “comparative darkness and coolness caused by shelter from direct sunlight”. In hot West Texas our definition is “shade is a beautiful thing.” ...

Shade is usually a beautiful thing in West Texas, especially in summer. But not all plants grow well and remain healthy in deep or all-day shade. Landscapes are dynamic and ever-changing, and plants ...