Hostas stand out among garden plants for their ability to thrive where many others struggle. With hundreds of cultivars to ...

Plant these long-lived perennials once and they’ll reward you for decades ...

Sun-loving plants are big and flashy, but that doesn't mean the shady spots in your garden can't look great, too. Many long-lived perennials love the shade. From flowers to ferns, shade perennials can ...

Whether you choose caladium varieties with cool white leaves or brilliant reds and pinks, their foliage adds a real pop to ...

Bring color to your outdoor space with these bright perennials for shade gardens, which can bring unique colors, shapes, and ...

Add a pop of color to your shady garden by planting some orange shade perennials. From small, low-growing groundcovers to large, upright plants, these flowers will keep your garden looking amazing.

When many people think of flower gardens, great bursts of vivid color typical of full sun gardens come to mind. However, striking effects can also be created in total shade. If you have such a ...

Dry shade plants are often difficult to find for gardens. Native ginger, bottlebrush buckeye, and Solomon's seal are three plants that tolerate dry shade. It's important to water plants thoroughly ...

Gardening in a plot with mixed light conditions can be tricky. Sunny spots seemingly grow flowers single-handedly while those with limited sun exposure often remain bare and lifeless, no matter what ...

Plant small trees, shrubs, and native shade perennials to create layers of understory vegetation, promoting layered growth. Start by researching your local native and invasive species. I’ll share some ...