A gorgeous evergreen that forms beautiful, double-cup-shaped purple-to-black blooms, this hellebore (Helleborus) variety grows in a bushy, upright clump. "Black flowers are often hard to photograph ...

Q: I have a pocket-hanky front garden that's half in full shade and half in part sun. Do you have suggestions for what I can plant in the shade portion that will provide some color? A: A few of my ...

The best perennials for shade can brighten up your garden without bright light, making these blooms the perfect solution for an outdoor space with little to no sunlight. Whether your outdoor space is ...

I love trees, and with the 13 trees in my small city lot, comes a plethora of shade. In the past, I have planted numerous selections of hostas, but with the addition of two-tiered flower boxes that ...

"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 ...

A shady spot such as under a large tree can be challenging to work with in your garden, especially if it stays on the dry side. Most common shade plants are native to moist woodland conditions, so ...

Many gardeners find themselves in search of plants that will thrive in shade. The perennial called astilbe fits the bill Since shade covers much of my garden, over the years I have planted many shrubs ...

Shade-loving perennials provide dependable color and texture in the cooler, lower-light areas of the garden, and in USDA Zone 6, many perform well. This zone stretches from the southern part of New ...

My son lives in a row home in Harrisburg and has a small courtyard. It is very shady and damp. He is having difficulty growing ANYTHING. His redbud tree just died and apparently nothing else he's ...

Shady spots in a garden or yard can be a real pain. While the sunny areas may be bursting with self-growing wildflowers or precisely planted full-sun flowers in an array of colors, heavily shaded ...