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 ...

It is always amazing to see how quickly your perennials and annuals grow under the warm sun when summer kicks in. As there are so many low-maintenance flowering plants that thrive in the sun, it can ...

Do you have an area in your garden where the sun just refuses to shine? Rather than leaving it bare, fill this negative space with annuals and perennial plants that thrive in partial to full shade. To ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images / Jacky Parker Photography In a perfect world, every plant would have all the sun and moisture it needs. But if your ...

If you have a shady yard or balcony, you know how tough it can be to find plants that actually thrive there. It’s easy to feel stuck with bare, boring corners, but you don’t have to settle for dull ...

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 ...

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 ...

Additionally, although shade plants are generally low-maintenance, they can be a little picky about their environment. By understanding the different light levels plants require, the care needs of ...

On our hot summer days, shady garden areas can offer welcome respite from the heat. One of the challenges of gardening in shade, though, is adding interest through color, because it can be difficult ...

Desert shade gardens offer a cool and inviting oasis away from our blistering summer sun and heat. They also allow us to tap into a wide variety of interesting and appealing shade-loving plants. Even ...

The Rowan County Extension Master Gardener Plant Sale is happening on May 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring a wide variety of shade-loving plants. Gardening in the shade can be both challenging ...