When you think of hostas, you probably think of big, beautiful leaves that bring elegance and color to shade gardens. This is certainly true thanks to hostas' foliage -- which comes in shades of ...

Depending on your individual plant's needs, be sure, then, to find a spot in your garden that receives shade for most of the ...

Understanding that different perennial plants respond differently to shade. Knowing what plants to choose is key, as you need ...

Brighten up the shaded areas of your yard with shade-loving, flowering woodland plants. Here are some plants (with photographs) and the shade level they prefer.

Hostas thrive in the shade ... They are a great choice for shade gardens because they don't need very much light to produce a hefty amount of blooms. The flowers cluster at the very end of ...

By Amy-Lynn Albertson N.C. Cooperative Extension The Rowan County Extension Master Gardener Plant Sale is happening on May 3 ...

Other suggestions included ferns, hostas, and coleus plants - all of which would do well in a full-shade garden. Most of Ish’s recommendations will also tolerate clay coil, he said, and they don ...

It is just very difficult for new plants to compete with tree roots, especially in the shade. Add organic matter to the planting hole, mulch on top of the roots and keep that soil moist all summer.