"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Before shopping for shade flowers, watch your garden at various times of day. Full shade is considered 3 ...

Bonnie Alter covered the sustainability and design scene for TreeHugger in London and the UK. This gorgeous flower grows well in the shade alongside structures like fences or sheds and prefers moist ...

If you're looking for a native woodland plant that spreads without taking over and offers lots of seasonal interest, try this ...

We all know that plants need sunlight to survive, but what if that's precisely the thing your backyard is lacking? The cheery sight of some bright and colorful potted flowers might just be the perfect ...

Container gardening makes growing your favorite plants easier, allowing you to move them around and manage their size. Begin ...

"I planted that sycamore when I was in junior high," said gardener Scott Humphrey, a former nurseryman who works for the California state Parks and Recreation Department, indicating a 30-year-old tree ...

Hesperantha coccinea, also known as the Kaffir lily, is a South African native perennial flower that will bloom right into ...

Having a garden largely shaded by trees shouldn't shatter your dream of growing an impressive array of beautiful flowers outside your home. Not all plants require full sun exposure to thrive and some ...

Shade plants can have a real impact in our gardens. Modern shade gardens are no longer limited to a color palette of dark green. Many species now have extremely colorful foliage and can tolerate our ...

A. Consider three great plants that not only grow well in full to partial shade, they also actually prefer it. The first, climbing hydrangea (Hydrangea petiolaris), is hardy to Zone 5. This deciduous ...

This flowering bush boasts the bright colors and shape perfect for attracting hummingbirds. Best of all, it's an easy one to grow for nearly nonstop nectar.