Perennial plants survive from one growing season to the next, regrowing from their roots each spring. Discover gorgeous, fast-growing perennials that provide quick color and texture for shade gardens.

These perennial plants will brighten up even the shadiest of yards, adding lush foliage and brilliant blooms to tricky areas ...

Finding the right plants for shady garden areas can sometimes feel like a losing battle, but shade doesn’t have to be boring.

If you have a woodland garden with shady spots, creating an attractive border design can be easy once you know which plants work well together. Most shade-loving plants have similar soil needs, ...

Many plants cannot tolerate the sun’s direct rays, even those whose labels claim a preference for direct sun. Many plants are, in fact, made for variations of shade: partial, filtered, deep. Partial ...

LUMBERTON — This summer heat has made it almost unbearable to be outside. Yet an avid gardener will continue to spend hours upon hours tending, weeding, and trying to maintain the garden. I know the ...

DENVER — Everybody needs a little oasis during hot weather. A place of refuge can be created beneath trees, on a covered patio or deck, or on an enclosed porch. Use your creativity to make a space for ...

The grass-like texture that Leavenworth sedges provide is excellent for filling in small bare spots in an area of dry shade. Markis Hill Special to The Star One of the most common questions we receive ...

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 ...

Dry shade is one of the most challenging garden conditions to navigate, especially in a climate like we have here in Northern Colorado. With our low humidity, high altitude, and variable temperatures, ...

I have two problem areas in my lawn. The grass is thin and grows poorly under a large tree. I also have a sloping area that is difficult to mow. What could I grow in these two areas that would be ...