Articles related to "Shade Plants"
Astilbe Plant Profile and Tips for Growing
Astilbe plants are an excellent choice for gardeners to add color to a shade garden and flower heads also make good cut flowers.
astilbe • shade plants • flowering perennials • false spirea • cut flower plants
Astilbe plants are an excellent choice for gardeners to add color to a shade garden and flower heads also make good cut flowers.
astilbe • shade plants • flowering perennials • false spirea • cut flower plants
Best Shade Plants for Small North Facing Patios
Transform a north facing patio or windowbox into a splash of color with these 5 shade plants. Follow tips on how and when to plant and enjoy a luscious little garden.
shade plants • ideas for shady areas • north facing patios • container gardening • hardy plants
Transform a north facing patio or windowbox into a splash of color with these 5 shade plants. Follow tips on how and when to plant and enjoy a luscious little garden.
shade plants • ideas for shady areas • north facing patios • container gardening • hardy plants
Container Gardens for the College Bound
Just because you'll be living in a tiny dorm room doesn't mean you have to give up your garden. Here are a few ideas of small space container gardens to try.
windowsill garden • herbs • terrariums • sprouts • aquarium garden
Just because you'll be living in a tiny dorm room doesn't mean you have to give up your garden. Here are a few ideas of small space container gardens to try.
windowsill garden • herbs • terrariums • sprouts • aquarium garden
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 2
balloon flowers • sedum autumn joy • white marigolds • tricyrtis • veronica
balloon flowers • sedum autumn joy • white marigolds • tricyrtis • veronica
Difficult Gardens: Shady Northern Exposures-Part 4
alliums • caladiums • daffodils • dahlias • lilies
alliums • caladiums • daffodils • dahlias • lilies
Made in the Shade
If your patio or deck is sheltered and shady, there are a surprising number of plants with colorful flowers and foliage that thrive in shade.
shade • shade plants • foliage • plants for shade • hydrangea
If your patio or deck is sheltered and shady, there are a surprising number of plants with colorful flowers and foliage that thrive in shade.
shade • shade plants • foliage • plants for shade • hydrangea
Planting Under Trees - Part 6
Gardening in Shade - Planting Under Trees - Part 6 - Some Special Pets for the Mixed Border
shade planting • planting under trees • borders
Gardening in Shade - Planting Under Trees - Part 6 - Some Special Pets for the Mixed Border
shade planting • planting under trees • borders
Planting Under Trees - Part 7
Gardening in Shade - Planting Under Trees - Part 7 - Mostly Natives
native shade plants
Gardening in Shade - Planting Under Trees - Part 7 - Mostly Natives
native shade plants
Perennial Plants for Dry Shade
The soil under trees can be dry even with regular watering because the roots use the moisture quickly. See seven perennials that thrive in difficult shady conditions
perennial plants • shade plants • shade perennials • drought tolerant plants • lily of the valley
The soil under trees can be dry even with regular watering because the roots use the moisture quickly. See seven perennials that thrive in difficult shady conditions
perennial plants • shade plants • shade perennials • drought tolerant plants • lily of the valley
Planting Plan for a Shady Border
A wide variety of plants can be grown in a shady area. This planting plan provides all-year interest in a north-facing border.
shade • planting plan • garden design • north-facing • north
A wide variety of plants can be grown in a shady area. This planting plan provides all-year interest in a north-facing border.
shade • planting plan • garden design • north-facing • north
'Venus' & 'Hartlage Wine' Calycanthus Cultivars
'Venus' & 'Hartlage Wine' (Calycanthus spp.) are new hybrid cultivars, large, shade-loving shrubs excellent as specimen plants in many landscape garden designs.
‘hartlage wine’sweetshrub • 'venus' sweetshrub • specimen plants shade • natural landscaping • shade landscaping
'Venus' & 'Hartlage Wine' (Calycanthus spp.) are new hybrid cultivars, large, shade-loving shrubs excellent as specimen plants in many landscape garden designs.
‘hartlage wine’sweetshrub • 'venus' sweetshrub • specimen plants shade • natural landscaping • shade landscaping
Caladium Bulb Plant Profile
Caladiums are one of the most popular foliage plants for adding color to shade gardens. See how to grow favorite caladium bulbs in your garden.
caladium plants • tropical bulbs • tender perennials • annuals • shade plants
Caladiums are one of the most popular foliage plants for adding color to shade gardens. See how to grow favorite caladium bulbs in your garden.
caladium plants • tropical bulbs • tender perennials • annuals • shade plants
Difficult Gardens: Shady Northern Exposures-Part 3
gerbera daisies • scented pelargoniums • geraniums • vinca • johnny jump-ups violas
gerbera daisies • scented pelargoniums • geraniums • vinca • johnny jump-ups violas
Grow Pachysandra, a Plant for Shady Landscapes
Pachysandra, also known as Japanese spurge, is a common and prolific herbaceous ground cover that is easily propagated and also makes excellent living mulch.
pachysandra • japanese spurge • ground cover • low growing • garden
Pachysandra, also known as Japanese spurge, is a common and prolific herbaceous ground cover that is easily propagated and also makes excellent living mulch.
pachysandra • japanese spurge • ground cover • low growing • garden
Growing Tuberous Begonias in Pots or in the Garden: Caring for this Long Blooming Shade Plant
Article describes how to succesfully grow one of the most long blooming and beautiful plants suitable for partial shade: The Tuberous Begonia.
tuberous begonias • planting begonias • growing begonias • potting up begonias • winterizing begonias
Article describes how to succesfully grow one of the most long blooming and beautiful plants suitable for partial shade: The Tuberous Begonia.
tuberous begonias • planting begonias • growing begonias • potting up begonias • winterizing begonias
Houseplant Lighting Guide
All plants need light to survive, but different plants need different levels of light. Here's a quick guide to determining the light levels in your home.
houseplants • light levels • direct sun • plants for low light • shade plants
All plants need light to survive, but different plants need different levels of light. Here's a quick guide to determining the light levels in your home.
houseplants • light levels • direct sun • plants for low light • shade plants
How to Grow Coleus Plant Profile
Coleus is usually an annual plant grown for the colorful leaves and is a favorite edging or container plant. Many varieties of coleus are available.
plant profile • coleus • foliage plants • shade plants • variegated leaves
Coleus is usually an annual plant grown for the colorful leaves and is a favorite edging or container plant. Many varieties of coleus are available.
plant profile • coleus • foliage plants • shade plants • variegated leaves
How to Grow Impatiens in Shaded Flower Gardens
Impatiens are perfect in baskets, window boxes, borders, and shaded areas. Colors range from whites and pinks to peaches and reds. Impatiens bloom from summer to frost.
impatiens • flowering plants • flower plants • garden plants • shade plants
Impatiens are perfect in baskets, window boxes, borders, and shaded areas. Colors range from whites and pinks to peaches and reds. Impatiens bloom from summer to frost.
impatiens • flowering plants • flower plants • garden plants • shade plants
Love Those Lungworts
If you're looking for a dependable, easy-care, attractive spring bloomer to add to your garden, lungworts are the answer.
pulmonaria • lungwort • bethlehem sage • pulmonaria saccharata • mrs. moon lungwort
If you're looking for a dependable, easy-care, attractive spring bloomer to add to your garden, lungworts are the answer.
pulmonaria • lungwort • bethlehem sage • pulmonaria saccharata • mrs. moon lungwort
Planning a Pink Perennial Garden
Perennial flowers offer a stunning display in shades of pink from March to November. Look for these new versions of old favourites, from ground cover to shade plants.
perennial garden • pink flowers • ground cover • perennial plants • shade plants
Perennial flowers offer a stunning display in shades of pink from March to November. Look for these new versions of old favourites, from ground cover to shade plants.
perennial garden • pink flowers • ground cover • perennial plants • shade plants
Rare Bulb Varieties and Indigenous Plants
Walking into a garden full of indigenous or exotic plants grown from rare to exceptionally rare bulbs is like walking into a land of fantasy and wonder.
rare bulbs • woodland plants • shade plants • indigenous • woodland
Walking into a garden full of indigenous or exotic plants grown from rare to exceptionally rare bulbs is like walking into a land of fantasy and wonder.
rare bulbs • woodland plants • shade plants • indigenous • woodland
Sweet Autumn Clematis Vine
Sweet autumn clematis is a deciduous perennial vine that takes center stage in the garden every fall with showers of white fragrant flowers.
sweet autumn clematis • clematis vine • shade plants • fall flowers • fragrant perennials
Sweet autumn clematis is a deciduous perennial vine that takes center stage in the garden every fall with showers of white fragrant flowers.
sweet autumn clematis • clematis vine • shade plants • fall flowers • fragrant perennials
A Living, Beautiful World All Its Own
Scientists say the role of the forest's ecosystem is to procreate the species, serve as food for many insects, and to provide fruit as sustenance to many animals. A living, beautiful world all to its own, and being there makes me a part of that world.
woods • oaks • hickories • sassafras • dogwood
Scientists say the role of the forest's ecosystem is to procreate the species, serve as food for many insects, and to provide fruit as sustenance to many animals. A living, beautiful world all to its own, and being there makes me a part of that world.
woods • oaks • hickories • sassafras • dogwood
Best Coleus Varieties and Cultivars to Plant
Plant breeders love to create new, brightly colored varieties of Coleus plants for container gardeners or home landscaping. These are some of the most popular choices.
coleus • foliage plants • shade plants • container plants • propagating coleus
Plant breeders love to create new, brightly colored varieties of Coleus plants for container gardeners or home landscaping. These are some of the most popular choices.
coleus • foliage plants • shade plants • container plants • propagating coleus
Book Review - Armitage's Native Plants
Armitage's Native Plants for North American Gardens is a treasure trove of information for gardeners wanting to design landscapes with native flowering plants and ferns.
allan m. armitage • native plants for north american gardens • cultivation native north american plants • native north american wildflowers • landscaping native north american plants
Armitage's Native Plants for North American Gardens is a treasure trove of information for gardeners wanting to design landscapes with native flowering plants and ferns.
allan m. armitage • native plants for north american gardens • cultivation native north american plants • native north american wildflowers • landscaping native north american plants
Cardinal Flower Lobelia
Learn the uses, care and varieties of perennial lobelia in the garden. Cardinal flowers are a popular choice for many gardeners; find out why.
plant profile • lobelia cardinalis • cardinal flower • hummingbird plants • perennial plant
Learn the uses, care and varieties of perennial lobelia in the garden. Cardinal flowers are a popular choice for many gardeners; find out why.
plant profile • lobelia cardinalis • cardinal flower • hummingbird plants • perennial plant
Clematis Varieties for Different Garden Designs
You can plant clematis for stunning effects in almost any garden aspect or site, and a small selection of these flowering climbers will give year-round garden colour.
clematis varieties • garden designs • garden trellis or pergola • which climbing clematis plants • flowering climbers
You can plant clematis for stunning effects in almost any garden aspect or site, and a small selection of these flowering climbers will give year-round garden colour.
clematis varieties • garden designs • garden trellis or pergola • which climbing clematis plants • flowering climbers
False Lily of the Valley
Maianthemum species have heart shaped leaves and edible berries. They are a shade-loving spring flower for the water garden.
false lily of the valley • ground covers water garden • pond plants • water garden spring • mayflower
Maianthemum species have heart shaped leaves and edible berries. They are a shade-loving spring flower for the water garden.
false lily of the valley • ground covers water garden • pond plants • water garden spring • mayflower
Foxglove Plant Profile
The foxglove is a stately plant that has been featured in gardens for centuries. This growing guide will help you care for, maintain and select the best foxglove.
plant profile • foxglove • shade plant • biennial • cottage garden plant
The foxglove is a stately plant that has been featured in gardens for centuries. This growing guide will help you care for, maintain and select the best foxglove.
plant profile • foxglove • shade plant • biennial • cottage garden plant
Growing and Caring for Elephant Ear Bulbs
Elephant ear plants add a dramatic accent to any landscape. Their colors range from bright green to purple and black and they take little care after planted.
elephant ear • elephant ears • large plants • sun plants • wet area plants
Elephant ear plants add a dramatic accent to any landscape. Their colors range from bright green to purple and black and they take little care after planted.
elephant ear • elephant ears • large plants • sun plants • wet area plants
Growing Clematis As Garden Plants
Hugely diverse flowering shrubs, clematis's exotic blooms range from tiny nodding bells to huge saucers. They grow from 2 to 40 ft high and thrive both in sun and shade.
growing clematis • garden plants • garden designs • flowering climbers • garden trellis or pergola
Hugely diverse flowering shrubs, clematis's exotic blooms range from tiny nodding bells to huge saucers. They grow from 2 to 40 ft high and thrive both in sun and shade.
growing clematis • garden plants • garden designs • flowering climbers • garden trellis or pergola
Growing Sweet Woodruff
Sweet woodruff is a valuable herb in the garden. It's a perfect choice for those shady spots near trees and overhangs. It's also a natural insect repellent.
woodruff • sweet woodruff • shade loving plants • shade loving herbs • shade plants
Sweet woodruff is a valuable herb in the garden. It's a perfect choice for those shady spots near trees and overhangs. It's also a natural insect repellent.
woodruff • sweet woodruff • shade loving plants • shade loving herbs • shade plants
Hosta Plant Profile
Hostas are popular shade perennials because of their lovely form, foliage and colors. See how to care for hostas, use them in the garden and select popular choices.
plant profiles • hosta plants • perennial hostas • shade plants • foliage plants
Hostas are popular shade perennials because of their lovely form, foliage and colors. See how to care for hostas, use them in the garden and select popular choices.
plant profiles • hosta plants • perennial hostas • shade plants • foliage plants
How to Grow and Care for Caladium Bulbs
Caladiums are tropical foliage plants that provide a splash of color in summer flower beds. They grow well in shaded areas, containers, hanging baskets, and as borders.
caladium • caladium bulbs • caladium leaves • shade plants • flowers for shaded areas
Caladiums are tropical foliage plants that provide a splash of color in summer flower beds. They grow well in shaded areas, containers, hanging baskets, and as borders.
caladium • caladium bulbs • caladium leaves • shade plants • flowers for shaded areas
How to Grow Polemonium Plant Profile
Shade loving, bright flowering and extremely winter hardy, Jacob's ladder is an excellent choice for a wide variety of gardens and landscapes.
plant profile • polemonium • jacob's ladder • greek valerian • winter hardy
Shade loving, bright flowering and extremely winter hardy, Jacob's ladder is an excellent choice for a wide variety of gardens and landscapes.
plant profile • polemonium • jacob's ladder • greek valerian • winter hardy
Mailorder Nurseries Online and Off, Part 9, WE-DU Nurseries
WE-DU Nurseries in Marion, NC, has been sending plants to gardeners for eighteen years. If you haven't discovered the lovely list of nursery propagated natives, rare bulbs, bog plants, perennials and woody plants, let me tell you about some of them. (There are lots of photos, so please be patient while they load).
nurseries • online nurseries • mailorder nurseries • we-du nurseries • woodland plants
WE-DU Nurseries in Marion, NC, has been sending plants to gardeners for eighteen years. If you haven't discovered the lovely list of nursery propagated natives, rare bulbs, bog plants, perennials and woody plants, let me tell you about some of them. (There are lots of photos, so please be patient while they load).
nurseries • online nurseries • mailorder nurseries • we-du nurseries • woodland plants
Plant Profile: Hellebores
The so-called Christmas roses, and Lenton roses, are hellebores. The Hellebore is a great plant with a lot to offer gardeners at a time when not much else is going on.
plant profile • hellebore • christmas rose • lenton rose • winter blooms
The so-called Christmas roses, and Lenton roses, are hellebores. The Hellebore is a great plant with a lot to offer gardeners at a time when not much else is going on.
plant profile • hellebore • christmas rose • lenton rose • winter blooms
Planting and Growing Coleus in Summer Gardens
Coleus add a stunning splash of color to your landscape, flower beds, borders or containers. This versitle plant is often grown in shade but many are sun tolerant.
coleus • grow coleus • growig coleu • coleus as border • coleus in containers
Coleus add a stunning splash of color to your landscape, flower beds, borders or containers. This versitle plant is often grown in shade but many are sun tolerant.
coleus • grow coleus • growig coleu • coleus as border • coleus in containers
Vines - Part 3 - Clematis
Vines are amazing plants. With their ability to either climb vertically or spread horizontally, they enable us to create many-layered interest in our gardens. If you've avoided using vines because you think they can get out of hand and become weedy pests, think again. While this is true of some, it's also true of many garden-worthy plants that none of us would be without. With some exceptions, weediness is not a characteristic of Clematis, the Queen of the twining vines.
vine • vines • ranunculaceae • clematis armandii • armand clematis
Vines are amazing plants. With their ability to either climb vertically or spread horizontally, they enable us to create many-layered interest in our gardens. If you've avoided using vines because you think they can get out of hand and become weedy pests, think again. While this is true of some, it's also true of many garden-worthy plants that none of us would be without. With some exceptions, weediness is not a characteristic of Clematis, the Queen of the twining vines.
vine • vines • ranunculaceae • clematis armandii • armand clematis
Beautify Your Shade Garden with Ground Covers
Sites with dry shade are a challenge, but careful plant selection can make all the difference. To ensure success, select ground covers that thrive in tough conditions.
dry shade plants • plants for dry shade • shade ground covers • covering ground dry shade • perennial shade garden
Sites with dry shade are a challenge, but careful plant selection can make all the difference. To ensure success, select ground covers that thrive in tough conditions.
dry shade plants • plants for dry shade • shade ground covers • covering ground dry shade • perennial shade garden
Choosing Plants for the Flowerbed
Colors, textures, blooms, and types--so many choices are available to the gardener in creating a beautiful yard. Here are some helpful tips to make choices easier.
choosing plants • plant types • annual • biennial • perennial
Colors, textures, blooms, and types--so many choices are available to the gardener in creating a beautiful yard. Here are some helpful tips to make choices easier.
choosing plants • plant types • annual • biennial • perennial
Flowers for Shade or Part Shade
Plant these beautiful, easy to grow flowers in your shady or partially shaded garden for colorful blooms all season from spring through summer and fall.
flowers for shade • shade garden • shade perennial • shade annual • part shade
Plant these beautiful, easy to grow flowers in your shady or partially shaded garden for colorful blooms all season from spring through summer and fall.
flowers for shade • shade garden • shade perennial • shade annual • part shade
Got Shade? Plant Hosta!
Hosta: every home should have one. Once considered a plain Jane plant for the shade, colorful and exciting modern hostas are available to suit almost every gardening situation from shady beds and borders to containers to specimen use.
hosta plaintain lily funkia hostas perennial shade
Hosta: every home should have one. Once considered a plain Jane plant for the shade, colorful and exciting modern hostas are available to suit almost every gardening situation from shady beds and borders to containers to specimen use.
hosta plaintain lily funkia hostas perennial shade
Patriotic Themed Garden Plants
What better place to celebrate Independence Day than in a garden full of plants that celebrate that spirit of "freedom and liberty for all".
theme gardens • garden plants • american plants • patriotic plants • americana themed garden
What better place to celebrate Independence Day than in a garden full of plants that celebrate that spirit of "freedom and liberty for all".
theme gardens • garden plants • american plants • patriotic plants • americana themed garden
Saving Plant Seeds
Helpful advice for the begining seed saver on which plants to start with and how best to harvest, prepare and save the seeds.
gardening seeds • how to grow seeds • garden seeds • bamboo seeds • growing seeds
Helpful advice for the begining seed saver on which plants to start with and how best to harvest, prepare and save the seeds.
gardening seeds • how to grow seeds • garden seeds • bamboo seeds • growing seeds
Weeping Perennials
See top six picks for perennials with weeping or cascading growth habit. From ground cover to larger near-shrubs; did your favorite plant make the list?
weeping plants • perennial plants • ground cover • shrubs • diascia
See top six picks for perennials with weeping or cascading growth habit. From ground cover to larger near-shrubs; did your favorite plant make the list?
weeping plants • perennial plants • ground cover • shrubs • diascia
Shrubs as the Start Point in Garden Design
In garden designs, evergreen and flowering shrubs, in their huge variety, offer an ideal backdrop for other garden plants. Many can give year round colour and interest.
shrubs • garden plants • garden design • garden shrubs • flowering shrubs
In garden designs, evergreen and flowering shrubs, in their huge variety, offer an ideal backdrop for other garden plants. Many can give year round colour and interest.
shrubs • garden plants • garden design • garden shrubs • flowering shrubs
Blooming Biases - Plants that will never make my "A" list.
It's your garden party - so give some thought to the invitation list. Do you really want bores, or uptight plants, or those that demand to be pampered and petted beyond endurance? Or would you prefer those that bring delight and variety to the party?
gardening • flowering plants • annuals
It's your garden party - so give some thought to the invitation list. Do you really want bores, or uptight plants, or those that demand to be pampered and petted beyond endurance? Or would you prefer those that bring delight and variety to the party?
gardening • flowering plants • annuals
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