As an avid gardener who has lived under a canopy of mature white pine and red oak trees for nearly two decades, I’ve learned ...

They each have long-lasting trumpet-, star-, or bell-shaped blooms and a jasmine-like fragrance that fills the air, even in the shade. The plants prefer at least six hours of sunlight on most days ...

They don’t like foot traffic, so plant them where they won’t be stepped on. They are one of the few ground cover plants that does fairly well in dry shade. Frothy-looking ferns are sturdier ...

Butterflies also like to use them as a nectar source ... They are an attractive selection to choose from, but the two main winter shade annuals are even more spectacular. They are cyclamen ...

Some varieties tolerate full sun, but many prefer shade. These little plants are also known as fairy wings or bishop’s cap due to the adorable shape of their flowers, which appear in early spring.