If you’re adding window boxes to your home (or patio containers), know which flowers are perfect for hot, sunny spots and which grow best in the shade. See our lists of the best flowers for sun and shade, and you can choose the right plants based on your window’s sun exposure. Wh...
5. Leopard plant (Ligularia spp.) :Probably the most striking of all the shade-loving perennial flowers, this bold and beautiful plant is tough to miss. Depending on the species, tall spikes or clusters of bright yellow flowers shoot out above the heart-shaped or serrated leaves in mid-summ...
Some are annuals, some are perennials, some are shade tolerant while others like more sun, some are evergreen, etc. so it is essential to carefully read the nursery tags when buying. Generally, primula like consistently moist, humus rich acidic soil and a shady location. They are cool weat...
For areas with dense tree or shrub roots, grow plants in containers rather than in the ground.SHADE GARDEN CARE TIPSPhoto by: Janet Loughrey. Plants adapted to lower light conditions tend to need less maintenance than sun-loving varieties. Here are some tips:Water...
If you're looking for low-maintenance outdoor plants for containers, there's one rule to keep in mind: Match the right plant with the right place. Placing aplant in its preferred growing conditionswill lower effort on your part. This means keeping sun-loving container plants in a spot that...
These beautiful compact perennials can be used as ground covers for shade to add interest to your garden while helping to keep the weeds down.
Looking for fruits, herbs, and vegetables that grow in shade? In this article, you’ll find a detailed list of EDIBLE, shade-loving annual, biennial, and perennial plants, and the seasons in which they perform best. If we could have a dollar for every time we’ve heard people say,“I...
Dusty Miller are compact, mound forming, evergreen perennial plants that are grown as annuals in cooler regions. They are great for borders or as companion plantings for brightly colored annual flowers. Excellent for growing in containers. Common Name: Dutchman's Pipe Botanical Name: Hypopitys ...
Consider decorating your shady area with pots of cheerful, shade-loving houseplants. Containers of houseplants can brighten up the space beneath trees, and plant roots won’t have to compete with thirsty tree and shrub roots. Partial shade Partial shade, partial sun, and light shade all mean th...
While the common name as well as the genus name may bring tobacco to mind, flowering tobacco is a tender perennial in the nightshade family. Its more attractive species are grown as garden ornamentals for their bright annual flowers, not to use in cigarettes. ...