Any “best of” shade list has to begin with hostas. This hardy plant is known for adding texture and color. While some hostas tolerate sun, those grown in partial shade usually produce the best-looking ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Here are 24 of our favorite shade-loving plants! For more, check out our specific lists for shade-loving ...

The shady areas around our homes are pleasant, but often, they are bare spots devoid of flowering plants. Many perennials, annuals, and shrubs can brighten up those partially to fully shaded areas ...

GOOD MORNING. IT’S THE SUNDAY GARDENER. I’M TONY PAN ALONG WITH KERRY ANGLE, AND WE’RE AT VALLEY VIEW FARMS IN COCKEYSVILLE. NOW, IT’S MAY EVERYBODY’S OUT HERE THINKING ABOUT THINGS TO PLAN TO WHAT I ...

Finding the right plants for shady garden areas can sometimes feel like a losing battle, but shade doesn’t have to be boring. Gardeners do not have to settle for plain green foliage and limited color.

During the heat of summer, my favorite places to garden are in shady areas of my landscape. Gardeners often gripe about how difficult it is to grow plants in these areas. Trouble mostly occurs, ...

Different types of shade (dense, partial, filtered) require different plants. Groundcovers like Asiatic jasmine and cast iron plants are suitable for dense shade. Partial shade allows for a wider ...

It is an exciting time of year with buds swelling, trees’ leafing out, and perennials and bulbs poking their heads through the fallen leaves and mulch. It makes me want to look through catalogs and ...

It can be hard to get plants to grow in shady gardens as they require lots of sunshine in order to thrive, but one gardener ...