Shade Gardening In Rocky Soil

Any gardener that has only shade and poor soil to work with has to deal with frustration. But with patience and research, there are many new varieties of plants coming out all the time, which can grow in shade and bring color to a bare area and change it into a pretty spot. It just takes time.

The 5 Best Plants for Shade

Having trouble finding the perfect plant for a shady space? The plants on this list will allow you to grow the garden of your dreams whether your yard is in partial sun or full shade!

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A Yard Full of Color: Ideas on How to Effectively Use Colorful Plants and Flowers in Your Yard

Create a beautiful bed of flowers and plants by infusing color into your landscape.

Shade Gardens

Make the best of the shady spots in your garden or yard by planting a shade garden. You can have a lovely display of greens and colors on the north side of a house, under tree canopies or in a corner that gets...

Gardening in Sand

What flowers grow well in sand? Which ones are easy care in sand? There are many.

Growing Hosta: Number 8 in a Garden Photo Series

Certain hosta can take some direct light, but most hosta require a good bit of shade so they don't suffer from summertime sunburn. Enjoy these hosta pictures.

How to Plant and Grow Hostas

This page includes all the information on how to plant and grow hostas. Includes pests and diseases and how to deal with them.

APRIL IN THE MID-ATLANTIC GARDEN

With the arrival of an exceptionally warm spring here on the east coast our gardens are growing very quickly and that means we need to get busy.

The Gardener's Trifecta

Looking for the perfect base plants to get your garden started. You can't go wrong with the 'Gardener's Trifecta' These three hardy plants grow in virtually any region and soil type and provide spring and summer color.