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 ...

In general (though not always) plants will grow slower in shade. While there are plenty of shade-loving annuals, perennials ...

Perennials that thrive in the shade and bloom all summer long are the ultimate gifts from nature—they keep on giving month after month and year after year. Filling your garden with these varieties ...

There's one vivid blue flower that transforms from golden fall beauty to a spring showstopper, offering pollinator appeal and ...

A new line of high-performing mixed-species peonies, a super-sized new salvia, and several new varieties of pollinator favorites highlight the list of interesting new perennials debuting in the 2025 ...

There is a plant fit for every type of garden—and every particular patch within it. If you're scoping out plants that love full sun, you'll be thrilled at just how many varieties fit this brief. Not ...

What a joy to see some perennial color in early spring. I have a few early blooming perennials that are lovely now while others are just beginning to break through the ground. I have several ...

Gardening in the shade is often overlooked in the plant world, but it can be enjoyable and exciting. The Rowan County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers are hosting a seminar on Shade Gardening with ...

Dear Master Gardener: I remember my grandmother having bleeding heart plants in her garden and would like to have some in my garden too. Is this a plant for sun or shade? What are some planting tips?

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Shady spots in a garden or yard can be a real pain. While the sunny areas may be bursting with ...