Caladiums are a low maintenance plant that can add striking pops of color to shady gardens. The leaves of a Caladium can be white, green, or pink and are accentuated by bright red and pink veins. When ...

Japanese painted fern (Athyrium filix-femina) is a small, well-behaved fern that makes a graceful addition to shade garden plants. It won’t grow too big or too rambunctious. Instead, it beckons you to ...

Most of us have boundary walls, fences, or garden buildings such as sheds or studios that are in shade for part of the day, and in some cases all day long, especially if your garden faces north or ...

Plants That Love Shade And Flourish Where Sun Won't. Image source: shutterstockSome gardens blaze in full sun, but the real magic often unfolds in the shadows. When bright light refuses to cooperate, ...

Gardening in the shade is often thought of as swimming upstream; plant choices are limited and there’s no hope for color. But learning how to work with shady conditions and finding the right plants ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

Just because you have a shady garden or backyard doesn't mean you can't quickly fill it with color. Purple is often associated with creativity and sophistication, so it's perfect for creating an ...

In a recent column, I reminisced about afternoons outside under trees during the summer with Granny Cloud and watermelon. The shady spots were nothing fancy, a few chairs and a few shade-loving plants ...

As you begin to plan your shade gardens, give some consideration to Caladiums, grown for their large, showy leaves in assorted colors and patterns. They provide dramatic long-lasting foliage that adds ...