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.

Mar 8, 2007 - Barbara M. Martin

Finding plants that thrive in the shady garden can be difficult. There is not only the wide range of plants to consider but the different soil types, too.

Jun 14, 2010 - Sally Putan

Pink is an effective color choice for enlivening a shady garden, and many shade-loving flowers and foliage plants are available.

Jun 1, 2010 - Margo Steele

Container gardens bring color to shady spaces and are easy to manage. Combining the right plants is the secret to professional results.

May 30, 2010 - Margo Steele

Appearances to the contrary, ferns are surprisingly hardy and easy to care for. Consider them for textural interest in a shady area of the garden.

May 27, 2010 - Margo Steele

Create a beautiful shaded retreat even when there isn't a big leafy tree canopy. Make outdoor rooms with a variety of simple garden and yard structures.

May 2, 2010 - Amy Andersen

Shade perennials are great for adding texture and structure to a shade garden, but often lack a punch of color. Plant shade loving annuals to a brighten a shade garden.

Mar 13, 2010 - Paula Lovgren

Some colorful annual plants and flowers actually prefer shade. Learning which they are will increase your gardening success and pleasure.

Jan 29, 2010 - Margo Steele

Many commonly used kitchen and medicinal herbs do not have to be planted in full sun to thrive. Below are five of these including growing tips for each one.

Apr 7, 2009 - Jacqueline Cross

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!

Jun 8, 2006 - Barbara M. Martin

Some flowers and plants prefer sun, some prefer shade. Is your garden sunny or shady or part sun or part shade? Find out how to tell the difference.

Apr 21, 2006 - Barbara M. Martin

Most vines seek the light, and are perfectly happy growing in full sun. There are some, however, that like it a little cooler, and do well in shady areas of the garden.

Jan 6, 2010 - Richard Freeland

Find practical tips for making a shade garden that is beautiful and low maintenance while avoiding common pitfalls that can cost time and money.

Nov 14, 2010 - Katrena Wells

It can be difficult to find good plants for shaded areas in your garden design, but many attractive evergreen and flowering shrubs will grow well in a shady garden.

Nov 10, 2009 - Tony Allen

Hardy, tuberous and cane begonias are plants for shady gardens. Learn about these flowering begonias and which are best outside or as houseplants.

Dec 16, 2008 - Chris Eirschele

Not all shade in your garden is created equal. Before plunking down expensive plants for your shade garden, consider the type of shade first.

Dec 16, 2008 - Marcia Passos Duffy

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!

May 30, 2007 - Barbara M. Martin

Annual impatiens plants are common in shade gardens. Loved for the mass of summer flowers, impatiens grow in sunny landscapes and containers too.

Jul 24, 2011 - Chris Eirschele