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 ...

Although we typically associate sunshine with plant growth, you don't have to let a lack of light stop you from growing your dream garden! Believe it or not, numerous flowers actually thrive in the ...

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 ...

"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 shade garden is a green and contemplative refuge. It can also be a botanical calendar, with flowers signaling the change of seasons. Well-chosen perennials for shade provide texture and pattern, ...

When many people think of flower gardens, great bursts of vivid color typical of full sun gardens come to mind. However, striking effects can also be created in total shade. If you have such a ...

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 ...