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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Looking to plant some perennials on your property? Or maybe you're trying to grow a flourishing shade garden. Hillside Black Beauty (Actaea simplex) is one unconventional but striking pick that should ...

Yet another perennial worth starting in January, sedums (or stonecrop, if you prefer) are succulent‑like plants with clusters ...

When creating a new garden or looking for new additions, check out the Perennial Plants of the Year (PPOY). Selected by members of the Perennial Plant Association, winners must be suited to a wide ...

Itoh peonies are great in a vase. Stewartia blossom Sea holly or Eryngium Campanula glomerata spreads by root, but is not a thug. ‘Sun King’ Aralia July is a great month for blossoms – but only if you ...

Depending on where you live, it may seem that your garden has seen nine days of gray rain for every 10 days on the calendar. Usually by the latter half of June, the ground near Louisville, Kentucky, ...

When creating a new garden or looking for new additions, check out the Perennial Plants of the Year (PPOY). Selected by ...