Many gardeners have areas of their yard where the sun just won't shine, making it hard for grass and other plants to survive. If you're tired of looking at these dark patches of dirt, consider growing ...

Shade gardening presents a new challenge for many gardeners. It gives us a chance to be creative with our garden space. Shade gardens are cool, peaceful places, perfect for contemplation and ...

Best bets for ground covers to brighten up any shady area. If you have a shady spot in your garden, you know how difficult it is to choose plants that will thrive, especially when it comes to ground ...

When it comes to gardening challenges, growing in the shade seems to be one of the most misunderstood. I even know a number of folks who believe having any sort of garden in the shade is hopeless. The ...

Southern shield fern This deciduous native fern is tall -- it grows up to 4 feet with 1-foot wide fronds. This fern will tolerate more sun than most ferns, if moisture levels are adequate. Cut it back ...

Sure, lilacs and lavender need hours of sunlight to thrive. But give us shade plants such as hostas, ferns, tree peonies and lacecap hydrangeas luxuriating in a dappled shade, and we’re over the moon.

Relaxing beneath trees' cool shade on hot summer days is delightful. Gardening in that same dense shade is less idyllic. It can be downright challenging to grow plants successfully given the ...

When it comes to gardening challenges, growing in the shade seems to be one of the most misunderstood. I even know a number of folks who believe having any sort of garden in the shade is hopeless. The ...