Plant small trees, shrubs, and native shade perennials to create layers of understory vegetation, promoting layered growth. Start by researching your local native and invasive species. I’ll share some ...

These fall-flowering shade perennials will keep the color and life coming in your landscape all season long. Joanne Dale / GETTY IMAGES This year, add some fall perennials that will extend your season ...

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, ...

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 ...

On our hot summer days, shady garden areas can offer welcome respite from the heat. One of the challenges of gardening in shade, though, is adding interest through color, because it can be difficult ...

Also called hellebore, Lenten rose (Helleborus orientalis) will do best in a location protected from cold winter winds. A dependable choice for part to full shade, Lenten rose will be a long-term ...

One of the challenges many gardeners face is how to make shady spots look good. Fortunately, many beautiful, flowering native plants thrive in shade. When you are planning your shade garden, analyze ...

There are certainly many beautiful species of trees, but if you want to plant something that offers extra benefits, consider ...

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

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 ...

ANY TIME YOU’RE looking for a new plant to fill in a spot in the landscape, you should run through a series of criteria to make sure you’re putting the right plant in the right place. The most ...

Smaller native shade trees will delight you with fragrant blossoms, striking bark and manageable size without overwhelming ...