One of the many things I love about spring is the reemergence of my favorite perennials. It is so satisfying to see them come back fresh, blemish free and often twice the size of the previous year.

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 ...

“I need to plant a hosta under my tree, which variety is your favorite?” This innocent question to one of the North Dakota State University Extension Master Gardeners in Ward County sent me down a ...

Shade gardeners have a wonderful ally for creating a dynamic garden when they use Hostas as the basic "foundation" for their garden plan. Hostas originally came from Japan, China, and Korea. They were ...

Hostas are great plants for shady locations. These long-lived, amazingly hardy (-35 degrees) natives of Japan and China come in a mind-boggling array of sizes, shapes, and colors; everything from tiny ...

Hosta plants are hands-down the most popular plant for shade gardens. But there’s a viral disease that can cause serious problems for hostas. And if you have a shady area in your yard, you may want to ...

A shady yard with a lush landscaped area - Joanne Dale/Getty Growing anything in deep or partial shade, whether near a tree or another structure, can be a difficult task for a gardener to undertake.

Shade gardeners may feel they have few options for low-sun spots – once they’ve planted beds of traditional hostas and finished with a few ferns, they believe they must settle for a bland, neutral ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Chris Miller's life definitely is made in the shade. At her business -- Bluegrass Hosta Farm, just west of Georgetown, Ky. -- Miller and her husband, Tom, spend hours with their ...

Growing anything in deep or partial shade, whether near a tree or another structure, can be a difficult task for a gardener to undertake. Many plants do not tolerate the shade well, and it can be ...