Our yard is, to the uninspired, a gardener’s nightmare. It has a steep incline with a northern exposure. The soil is acidic and moist. Trees surround us and the only available full sun is above and ...

Homeowners often mistakenly believe it is impossible to have colorful gardens in shady areas in their landscapes. They may believe ground covers planted in rings around the bases of trees or massed in ...

Q: Is it a bad time to transplant hosta and ferns? My mother-in-law had some large bushes removed and the ground is very soft. We'd like to move these plants there now. A: This isn't an ideal time, ...

While there are plenty of excellent plant options for growing in your shade garden, this low-maintenance fern offers a pop of ...

When it comes to shade plants in the South, two most likely come to mind – ferns and hostas. “They’re two very different kinds of plants other than they’re both shade tolerant,” said Larry Dykes, a ...

Q: I’m about to have some work done on my house, and I’m afraid the contractors will have to get in hosta and ferns I’ve got planted around the foundation. Would I be better cutting them to the ground ...

What are some good plants for shade gardens? The first answers to that question that come to mind for most people are hostas and ferns, right? There are better answers to the question. Native woodland ...

Our yard is under attack. Last week, Japanese beetles swooped into the front yard and began feasting on several fern-like plants, and bunnies began eating my tiny hosta transplants in the backyard.

It's rare to find flowering plants that are tolerant of shade, but this pick can bring a burst of pretty purple blooms to more covered areas in your garden.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic via getty images 'Gardening is one of the things that I ...

OSHKOSH – The Oshkosh Garden Club will host its annual Spring Plant Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 17 on the grounds of Oshkosh Public Museum, 1331 Algoma Blvd. The fundraiser supports local ...

Just two blocks from the University of Maine campus and all of its traffic, Lenore Tipping and Tom Spitz’s Orono home is as tranquil as a country retreat. Their three-quarter-acre property sits on the ...