Evergreen shrubs can provide a lush display year-round, but if you pair them with these beneficial plants, they'll likely be ...

Japanese painted fern (Athyrium filix-femina) is a small, well-behaved fern that makes a graceful addition to shade garden plants. It won’t grow too big or too rambunctious. Instead, it beckons you to ...

Hostas are shade-loving plants with blooms that attract a wide array of pollinators. Pair them with this native ground cover ...

Most of us have boundary walls, fences, or garden buildings such as sheds or studios that are in shade for part of the day, and in some cases all day long, especially if your garden faces north or ...

If you're looking for a native woodland plant that spreads without taking over and offers lots of seasonal interest, try this ...

Make the most of shady outside spaces by choosing container plants that will thrive in these conditions. If you're looking for ideas on arranging pots in the shade of a tall tree, nearby building, ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. I grew up in a small town in rural Connecticut. Behind the house there was a brook and a hardwood forest with a high canopy of old maples that created ...

When the weather forecast calls for an unusually hot day across Southern California, that’s your cue. Turn on the garden hose, shade those plants, mulch. Taking precautions can help plants survive an ...