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 ...

Hostas aren't the only stars of the shade garden. This colorful alternative comes in several gorgeous varieties that can ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. mtreasure / Getty Images When you're designing and brainstorming the best plants for a shade garden, you're not beholden to ground ...

You don't need all-day sun for a thriving flower bed. These annuals provide colorful blooms or bright foliage all season long ...

Most plants can grow in containers, except some grow too large or have deep rooting systems. If you have a shady spot in your garden and want to add visual interest, a container garden with some shade ...

Some containers have all the sun. Although, these shady planters are having plenty of fun without it. Plants like caladiums and creeping Jenny will thrive in the shade and add great color and movement ...

During the heat of summer, my favorite places to garden are in shady areas of my landscape. Gardeners often gripe about how difficult it is to grow plants in these areas. Trouble mostly occurs, ...

If you do your homework, shade gardening can be as beautiful and rewarding as any other type of gardening. There is one thing that is definite about my backyard garden. It is, without a doubt, a shade ...

Given a looming drought and my growing awareness of the importance of Earth-friendly gardening, I decided to try making my shady backyard less thirsty and more environmentally nurturing by finding ...

Gardeners struggling with dark, lifeless corners are being urged not to give up, as a range of “unstoppable” perennials can thrive where most plants fail. Shaded areas are often considered one of the ...

Hosta plants add a lush look to landscaping and flowerbeds, but it can be shocking when they suddenly go yellow. Luckily, ...

There are lots of plants to grow for color in the shade in the summer. Here is some information about begonias, pentas, caladium, coleus and fire spike. The weather this spring and summer is a special ...