These expert-approved shade perennials will thrive in the dimly lit areas of your garden. apugach / Getty Images When spring arrives, many gardeners look forward to seeing their perennials return for ...

A gorgeous evergreen that forms beautiful, double-cup-shaped purple-to-black blooms, this hellebore (Helleborus) variety grows in a bushy, upright clump. "Black flowers are often hard to photograph ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Shady spots in a garden or yard can be a real pain. While the sunny areas may be bursting with ...

Sun-loving plants are big and flashy, but that doesn't mean the shady spots in your garden can't look great, too. Many long-lived perennials love the shade. From flowers to ferns, shade perennials can ...

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 ...

All week, we’re revisiting the most popular stories of 2025, including this one from July. A shade garden is a green and contemplative refuge. It can also be a botanical calendar, with flowers ...

When many people think of flower gardens, great bursts of vivid color typical of full sun gardens come to mind. However, striking effects can also be created in total shade. If you have such a ...

Q: I live next to the woods in Mountaindale (Susquehanna Twp.), and various animals have been eating just about every flower I've tried. We've got deer, voles, rabbits, chipmunks and who knows what ...