Planting in dry shade can be a challenge. Set yourself up for success by choosing these foolproof plants for shady spots.

These fifteen shade tolerant plants are as colourful as can be, adding brightness to darker spots in your garden.

(Solenostemon 'Apocalypse') has maroon leaves with a contrasting yellowish-green edge. The deeply scalloped leaves grow on upright plants 16-24 inches tall. It grows best in full to medium shade.

Shade-tolerant plants with tough roots help gardens under trees. Learn soil prep, planting, watering, and care for successful root-zone planting.

'Planning my shady border now and have a few of these on the list,' said one gardener.

Timing is everything, especially when it comes to these perennials.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Iridescent flowers are common in nature. Their sparkly petals ...

Purpose: Proceeds help support the SCC Greenhouse and Nursery Program. Last week I talked about getting rid of moss in shady areas. That resulted in questions about how to get some color in shady ...

Pecan, the most valuable nut tree native to North America. Effective management of the tree canopy is of vital interest to pecan growers, who commonly use pruning techniques to increase photosynthesis ...

A Google search reveals a definition for shade as “comparative darkness and coolness caused by shelter from direct sunlight”. In hot West Texas our definition is “shade is a beautiful thing.” ...

I participated in the Trek Across Maine this past weekend - a bike trip across Maine that raises money for the American Lung Association. At one point, while lying in the grass on the side of the road ...