Professional gardener Tom Strowlger recommended a shade-tolerant plant that will look lovely in gardens and patios.

Hostas are one of the best lush plants for the shady garden providing rich foliage for many months. Some varieties also ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A shady yard with a lush landscaped area - Joanne Dale/Getty Growing anything in deep or partial shade, whether near a tree or ...

Shadowland Coast to Coast hosta's chartreuse foliage pairs well with various caladiums, especially those with red hues. Heart to Heart Hot Flash and Fast Flash caladiums offer vibrant red foliage, ...

Perhaps no plant brightens a shady area more than hosta, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. The hardy perennial that thrives in shade is low-maintenance and easy to ...

Gordy Oslund is a botanical version of Mr. Goodwrench. He raises plants that do well in problem growing areas, particularly areas that are sun-deprived. Most of the perennials in his figurative tool ...

This part of June is a good time to appreciate all the perennial flowers that bloom. Visit a local show garden, and you’ll be impressed with tall and spiky delphiniums, lush hosta plants and vibrant ...

In a growing season that could have turned into a "Southern Hosta Boil," the Garden Guy and son James struck gold with Shadowland Coast to Coast hosta. This hosta was actually Proven Winners Hosta of ...

In damp, shaded borders, every scrap of bare soil seems to sprout new weeds overnight. Packed with hostas, those same corners can quietly do most of the weeding for you. Weeding shady borders can feel ...

The shady areas around our homes are pleasant, but often, they are bare spots devoid of flowering plants. Many perennials, annuals, and shrubs can brighten up those partially to fully shaded areas ...

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 ...