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Arum italicum 'Pictum'
When the weather is chilly, wet and dreary and leaves are covering the ground instead of tree branches, fresh foliage is hard to find. Arum italicum is just starting to hit it's stride.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
When the weather is chilly, wet and dreary and leaves are covering the ground instead of tree branches, fresh foliage is hard to find. Arum italicum is just starting to hit it's stride.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Gardening In Shade - Introduction
Shade:. Shade can be cool, dappled, heavy, light, dank, dry and wet. It gives relief from summer’s unrelenting heat. Shade provides a home to some of the most beautiful of plants.
shade • gardening in shade • shade gardening • perennials • shrubs
Shade:. Shade can be cool, dappled, heavy, light, dank, dry and wet. It gives relief from summer’s unrelenting heat. Shade provides a home to some of the most beautiful of plants.
shade • gardening in shade • shade gardening • perennials • shrubs
Harbingers of Fall - Part II - Liriope
There are a few more plants whose blooming tells me that the gardening season is winding down. After Eupatorium, the first to nudge me is Liriope.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
There are a few more plants whose blooming tells me that the gardening season is winding down. After Eupatorium, the first to nudge me is Liriope.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Jacks And Relatives - Arisaema
Many of you are probably familiar with our native Jack-in-the-Pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum), but are you aware that there are many relatives from around the world, some of whom are incredibly exotic looking and most of whom are perfectly hardy in temperate gardens? Let me tell you about a few of them...you might just find a new plant love amongst them.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Many of you are probably familiar with our native Jack-in-the-Pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum), but are you aware that there are many relatives from around the world, some of whom are incredibly exotic looking and most of whom are perfectly hardy in temperate gardens? Let me tell you about a few of them...you might just find a new plant love amongst them.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Bare Bones - Part I - What Are The Bones?
Gardening in Shade; basic garden design
garden • gardens • gardening • shade • garden design
Gardening in Shade; basic garden design
garden • gardens • gardening • shade • garden design
Bulbs for Shady Places -- Part 2
More early spring bulbs that do well in shady gardens.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
More early spring bulbs that do well in shady gardens.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Bulbs for Shady Places -- Part 3
One more early spring bulb and some for mid-spring bloom in the shady garden.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
One more early spring bulb and some for mid-spring bloom in the shady garden.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Bulbs for Shady Places -- Part 4
Bulbs for fall bloom in the shady garden.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Bulbs for fall bloom in the shady garden.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
But, First ...
Despite what some "experts" would have you think, there is only one immutable gardening ‘Rule’. It may have other names in other places, but to me it is the "But, First" rule.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Despite what some "experts" would have you think, there is only one immutable gardening ‘Rule’. It may have other names in other places, but to me it is the "But, First" rule.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Ferns For The Shade Garden - Part I
No shady garden is complete without some of these most ancient of plants. Ferns are found all over the world in just about every type of climate and growing condition.
shade • shade garden • shady garden • gardening in shade • perennials
No shady garden is complete without some of these most ancient of plants. Ferns are found all over the world in just about every type of climate and growing condition.
shade • shade garden • shady garden • gardening in shade • perennials
Ferns For The Shade Garden - Part II
More hardy ferns for the shade garden - hay-scented fern, autumn fern and ostrich fern.
shade • shade garden • shady garden • gardening in shade • perennials
More hardy ferns for the shade garden - hay-scented fern, autumn fern and ostrich fern.
shade • shade garden • shady garden • gardening in shade • perennials
Ferns For The Shade Garden - Part III
More hardy ferns for the shady garden - royal fern and Christmas fern, an evergreen native with a tough constitution.
shade • shade garden • shady garden • gardening in shade • perennials
More hardy ferns for the shady garden - royal fern and Christmas fern, an evergreen native with a tough constitution.
shade • shade garden • shady garden • gardening in shade • perennials
Ferns For The Shade Garden - Part IV
More hardy ferns. I have two other members of the Polystichum family that are quite different from Christmas Fern and from each other plus Woodwardia, the netted chainfern.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • shady garden • gardening in shade
More hardy ferns. I have two other members of the Polystichum family that are quite different from Christmas Fern and from each other plus Woodwardia, the netted chainfern.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • shady garden • gardening in shade
Flowering Begonia Ideas for Shade Gardens
Hardy, tuberous and cane begonias are plants for shady gardens. Learn about these flowering begonias and which are best outside or as houseplants.
flowering begonias for shade • growing begonias • what is hardy begonia • begonia grandis • tuberous begonia flowers
Hardy, tuberous and cane begonias are plants for shady gardens. Learn about these flowering begonias and which are best outside or as houseplants.
flowering begonias for shade • growing begonias • what is hardy begonia • begonia grandis • tuberous begonia flowers
Flowering Deciduous Shrubs For The New Woodland Garden
Flowering deciduous shrubs for shady gardens
deciduous shrubs • shrubs for shade • shady gardens • shade garden • gardening in shade
Flowering deciduous shrubs for shady gardens
deciduous shrubs • shrubs for shade • shady gardens • shade garden • gardening in shade
Foliage - The Living Palette - Part 1
Plant foliage creates the form and texture of the garden. True, many plants also have stems and branches that contribute mightily to form and texture, but during the growing season, foliage is King.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Plant foliage creates the form and texture of the garden. True, many plants also have stems and branches that contribute mightily to form and texture, but during the growing season, foliage is King.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Impossible Gardening: Hot, Dry, Clay Soil, Part Shade-Introduction
Describes an extremely difficult gardening situation and how the problem is solved. The first of a series of articles on plants that will thrive in these difficult conditions.
difficult gardening conditions • clay soil • horticulture therapy • dry soil • shade
Describes an extremely difficult gardening situation and how the problem is solved. The first of a series of articles on plants that will thrive in these difficult conditions.
difficult gardening conditions • clay soil • horticulture therapy • dry soil • shade
Online Nurseries - Part 4
Online nursery featured: Niche Gardens and Paul Christian - Rare Plants
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Online nursery featured: Niche Gardens and Paul Christian - Rare Plants
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Ornamental Grasses For Shade - Carex, The Sedges
If you're looking for ornamental grasses for a shady garden, the sedges are hard to beat. This is the first in a series on ornamental grasses for shade
ornamental grass • sedges • carex • shade • garden
If you're looking for ornamental grasses for a shady garden, the sedges are hard to beat. This is the first in a series on ornamental grasses for shade
ornamental grass • sedges • carex • shade • garden
Ornamental Grasses for Shade - Hakonechloa
Hakonechloa, one of the most graceful members of the grass family.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Hakonechloa, one of the most graceful members of the grass family.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Ornamental Grasses For Shade - Luzula, The Woodrush
If you're looking for easy care ornamental grasses for a shady garden, try a woodrush. This is the third in a series on ornamental grasses for shade.
ornamental grass • juncaceae • luzula sylvatica • maxima • juncoides sylvaticum
If you're looking for easy care ornamental grasses for a shady garden, try a woodrush. This is the third in a series on ornamental grasses for shade.
ornamental grass • juncaceae • luzula sylvatica • maxima • juncoides sylvaticum
Painted Ferns for Shady Gardens
The charming Japanese Painted Fern is a hardy and colorful addition to any shade garden design.
shady flowers • shade landscaping • shade garden • shade garden design • japanese painted fern
The charming Japanese Painted Fern is a hardy and colorful addition to any shade garden design.
shady flowers • shade landscaping • shade garden • shade garden design • japanese painted fern
Perennial Foliage For Early Winter
The tree and shrub leaves have drifted over my borders and most perennials in my garden have retreated underground, or into tight rosettes, for the winter. Nevertheless, a jaunt around the garden found several perennials whose leaves are still very much in evidence; aiding the evergreen trees and shrubs in furnishing the early winter garden.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
The tree and shrub leaves have drifted over my borders and most perennials in my garden have retreated underground, or into tight rosettes, for the winter. Nevertheless, a jaunt around the garden found several perennials whose leaves are still very much in evidence; aiding the evergreen trees and shrubs in furnishing the early winter garden.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Shade Gardens Exposed!
Dealing with shade gardens when the sheltering trees are lost.
storm damage • shade gardening • plant stress • temporary shade
Dealing with shade gardens when the sheltering trees are lost.
storm damage • shade gardening • plant stress • temporary shade
Spring - Beauty and Beast - Part 1, Beauty
Spring is my favorite time of year - no question about it - but it's also the most frenzied time of year in my USDA zone 7 garden. Especially in years like this, when the weather doesn't let me get that much needed head start on cleaning up winter's debris. In my garden, spring is beautiful, but it's also a beast in many ways.
springtime gardening • shade gardening
Spring is my favorite time of year - no question about it - but it's also the most frenzied time of year in my USDA zone 7 garden. Especially in years like this, when the weather doesn't let me get that much needed head start on cleaning up winter's debris. In my garden, spring is beautiful, but it's also a beast in many ways.
springtime gardening • shade gardening
Spring - Beauty and Beast - Part 2 - Beast
Spring's beauty ripens as the days lengthen and the sun strengthens. But, as there are two sides to every coin, so there are two sides to Spring. The Yin and Yang of Spring, so to speak. If the Yin is the beauty, the Yang is the beast.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Spring's beauty ripens as the days lengthen and the sun strengthens. But, as there are two sides to every coin, so there are two sides to Spring. The Yin and Yang of Spring, so to speak. If the Yin is the beauty, the Yang is the beast.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
What Kind of Shade? - Part One - Shades of Shade
Definitions of shade aren't an exact science, but it's important to get a grasp on the shades of shade.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Definitions of shade aren't an exact science, but it's important to get a grasp on the shades of shade.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Difficult Gardens: Shady Northern Exposures-Introduction
soil • difficult gardens • northern exposure • problems
soil • difficult gardens • northern exposure • problems
Twelve Beautiful Plants for Shade
These twelve plants will make your shade garden the envy of the neighborhood.
plants for shade • perennials for shade • annuals for shade • shrubs for shade • shade gardening
These twelve plants will make your shade garden the envy of the neighborhood.
plants for shade • perennials for shade • annuals for shade • shrubs for shade • shade gardening
Flowering Shrubs for Shade
Ornamental and flowering shrubs are usually thought of as sun-loving plants but these large, blooming plants all do well in part shade or full shade areas.
flowering shrubs • shrubs for shade • ornamental shrubs • camellias • hydrangeas
Ornamental and flowering shrubs are usually thought of as sun-loving plants but these large, blooming plants all do well in part shade or full shade areas.
flowering shrubs • shrubs for shade • ornamental shrubs • camellias • hydrangeas
"The Wilderness": A New Garden From Wild Woods
Extending the garden into the ‘Wilderness' is a large project entailing major clearing to turn this weedy, rooty bit of ground into a proper garden and the fun of selecting new plants to take the place of Nature's weedy bits.
shade gardening • gardening in shade • shrubs • trees • perennials
Extending the garden into the ‘Wilderness' is a large project entailing major clearing to turn this weedy, rooty bit of ground into a proper garden and the fun of selecting new plants to take the place of Nature's weedy bits.
shade gardening • gardening in shade • shrubs • trees • perennials
Broad Leafed Evergreens - Aucuba
If you need an evergreen shrub for that really dark shady spot, then Aucuba is the one for you. Belonging to the same family as Dogwoods (Cornus), Cornaceae, but not resembling them in the least, are a small group of 3 to 7 species of evergreen shrubs native mostly to Japan.
aucuba • shrubs • shade • shade garden • gardening in shade
If you need an evergreen shrub for that really dark shady spot, then Aucuba is the one for you. Belonging to the same family as Dogwoods (Cornus), Cornaceae, but not resembling them in the least, are a small group of 3 to 7 species of evergreen shrubs native mostly to Japan.
aucuba • shrubs • shade • shade garden • gardening in shade
Broad Leafed Evergreens - Kalmia
Kalmia, or Mountain Laurel, is one plant whose buds are just as neat and lovely as the open flowers. Sometimes the buds are a completely different color from the open flower, and since the flowers don’t open all at one time, the effect can be very lively. It is one of the most beautiful of native U.S. shrubs in flower.
kalmia • mountain laurel • shrubs • evergreen shrubs • shrubs for shade
Kalmia, or Mountain Laurel, is one plant whose buds are just as neat and lovely as the open flowers. Sometimes the buds are a completely different color from the open flower, and since the flowers don’t open all at one time, the effect can be very lively. It is one of the most beautiful of native U.S. shrubs in flower.
kalmia • mountain laurel • shrubs • evergreen shrubs • shrubs for shade
Broad Leafed Evergreens - Rhododendrons & Azaleas
If the Rhododendron is King of the broad-leafed evergreens, then the Azalea is Queen. While I do have something blooming all season, there is nothing like the concentrated flower-power of the "Rhodies" and Azaleas in May. Actually, both are Rhododendrons and members of the ericaceae family like heaths and heathers.
rhododendron • azalea • azalea • rhododendron • shade
If the Rhododendron is King of the broad-leafed evergreens, then the Azalea is Queen. While I do have something blooming all season, there is nothing like the concentrated flower-power of the "Rhodies" and Azaleas in May. Actually, both are Rhododendrons and members of the ericaceae family like heaths and heathers.
rhododendron • azalea • azalea • rhododendron • shade
Difficult Gardens -- Shady Northern Exposures-Part I
begonias • heliotrope • monarda • impatiens • shade plants
begonias • heliotrope • monarda • impatiens • shade plants
Difficult Gardens: Shady Northern Exposures-Part 4
alliums • caladiums • daffodils • dahlias • lilies
alliums • caladiums • daffodils • dahlias • lilies
Even More Galloping Ground Covers
"The first year it sleeps, the next year it creeps and then it leaps." I may not have quoted this saying accurately, but it is exactly what ivy does when planted in the garden.
ivies • hedera helix • hedera canariensis • hedera colchica • algerian ivy
"The first year it sleeps, the next year it creeps and then it leaps." I may not have quoted this saying accurately, but it is exactly what ivy does when planted in the garden.
ivies • hedera helix • hedera canariensis • hedera colchica • algerian ivy
Grow a Variety of Scented Flower Gardens
Plant a scented garden in any garden theme. Use hostas with fragrant flowers in a shade garden to attract hummingbirds or flowers with scented leaves butterflies love.
scented flower gardens • fragrant plants for shade gardens • butterfly flowers with scented leaves • hosta plants for hummingbirds • flowering plants for scented gardens
Plant a scented garden in any garden theme. Use hostas with fragrant flowers in a shade garden to attract hummingbirds or flowers with scented leaves butterflies love.
scented flower gardens • fragrant plants for shade gardens • butterfly flowers with scented leaves • hosta plants for hummingbirds • flowering plants for scented gardens
Ornamental Grasses for Shade - Imperata cylindrica and Ophiopogon
A true grass and a grass look-alike. This is the sixth in a series on ornamental grasses for shade.
ornamental grass • ornamental grasses • gramineae • poaceae • imperata cylindrica
A true grass and a grass look-alike. This is the sixth in a series on ornamental grasses for shade.
ornamental grass • ornamental grasses • gramineae • poaceae • imperata cylindrica
Shade Flower Garden Design Tips
Shaded flower gardens are a delight when done right. Learn how to design and plant a lovely shady flower bed to enjoy all season long. You'll have it made in the shade!
shade garden • shady garden • flower garden design • flowers for shade • shade loving flowers
Shaded flower gardens are a delight when done right. Learn how to design and plant a lovely shady flower bed to enjoy all season long. You'll have it made in the shade!
shade garden • shady garden • flower garden design • flowers for shade • shade loving flowers
The 7 Types of Shade in Your Garden
Not all shade in your garden is created equal. Before plunking down expensive plants for your shade garden, consider the type of shade first.
shady garden • moist shade • dry shade • deep shade • medium shade
Not all shade in your garden is created equal. Before plunking down expensive plants for your shade garden, consider the type of shade first.
shady garden • moist shade • dry shade • deep shade • medium shade
The Intuitive Gardener
Learn how to garden by instinct with this guide to designing and building your garden intuitively.
intuitive gardener • marilyn raff • fulcrum • gardening book • book review
Learn how to garden by instinct with this guide to designing and building your garden intuitively.
intuitive gardener • marilyn raff • fulcrum • gardening book • book review
The White Garden in Shade
A shaded white garden or moon garden can be the most magical of all: sharp contrasts of white flowers and silvery foliage against deep shadows and dark corners. Oooh!
white garden • moon garden • shade • shady • shaded garden
A shaded white garden or moon garden can be the most magical of all: sharp contrasts of white flowers and silvery foliage against deep shadows and dark corners. Oooh!
white garden • moon garden • shade • shady • shaded garden
Top Shade-Loving Plants
The garden should look nice even when there is nothing in bloom. Here are some top shade-loving plants that have beautiful flowers and leaves.
hostas • calex • hokonochola • dicentras • cimicifuga
The garden should look nice even when there is nothing in bloom. Here are some top shade-loving plants that have beautiful flowers and leaves.
hostas • calex • hokonochola • dicentras • cimicifuga
Grow Red White and Blue Flowers
Now is the time to plant red, white and blue flowers. By July 4th garden plants will be blooming with America's colors, ready for Independence Day celebrations.
grow red white and blue flowers • plant a 4th of july garden • blue flowers for july 4th gardens • red leaves for independence day gardens • silver and white flowers for america's colors
Now is the time to plant red, white and blue flowers. By July 4th garden plants will be blooming with America's colors, ready for Independence Day celebrations.
grow red white and blue flowers • plant a 4th of july garden • blue flowers for july 4th gardens • red leaves for independence day gardens • silver and white flowers for america's colors
A List of Hostas to Grow in Blooming Gardens
Among all plantain lilies, there are blue leaved hostas for shade gardens, sun tolerant hostas, hostas for small space gardens and those with fragrant flowers.
hostas for blooming gardens • plantain lilies • blue leaved hostas • hostas for shade gardens • sun tolerant hostas
Among all plantain lilies, there are blue leaved hostas for shade gardens, sun tolerant hostas, hostas for small space gardens and those with fragrant flowers.
hostas for blooming gardens • plantain lilies • blue leaved hostas • hostas for shade gardens • sun tolerant hostas
Beacon Hill of Boston MA
Visitors grasp the distinct quality of the Beacon Hill area during walking tours. Stable populations, historic architecture and urban horticulture add up to a community.
boston walking tours • beacon hill walking tours • beacon hill • urban gardens • public spaces
Visitors grasp the distinct quality of the Beacon Hill area during walking tours. Stable populations, historic architecture and urban horticulture add up to a community.
boston walking tours • beacon hill walking tours • beacon hill • urban gardens • public spaces
Beacon Hill Public Garden Spaces
Residents of Beacon Hill's North Slope (Boston, MA) and civic and government groups work to transform derelict spaces and passageways into neighborhood garden spaces.
beacon hill north slope • urban gardens • public open spaces • city gardens • backyard gardens
Residents of Beacon Hill's North Slope (Boston, MA) and civic and government groups work to transform derelict spaces and passageways into neighborhood garden spaces.
beacon hill north slope • urban gardens • public open spaces • city gardens • backyard gardens
Bulbs for Shady Places -- Part 1
Gardening in Shade - Bulbs for Shady Places - Part 1
bulbs • bulbous • minor bulbs • corms • rhizomes
Gardening in Shade - Bulbs for Shady Places - Part 1
bulbs • bulbous • minor bulbs • corms • rhizomes
Container or Backyard Gardening
Growing your own fresh delicious vegetables and herbs doesn't have to be a daunting task. First decide whether to start container gardens or a small backyard plot.
container herb garden • patio herb garden • kitchen herb garden • backyard vegetable garden • vegetable garden plot
Growing your own fresh delicious vegetables and herbs doesn't have to be a daunting task. First decide whether to start container gardens or a small backyard plot.
container herb garden • patio herb garden • kitchen herb garden • backyard vegetable garden • vegetable garden plot
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