Brightening a shady spot on your property (and by “shady,” we mean an area that receives less than 6 hours of sunlight per day) with containers full of blooms and greenery is easy once you understand ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. pots of hostas in garden (RM Floral/Alamy Stock Photo) Make the most of shady outside spaces by choosing container plants that ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — When selecting perennials for container gardening, it's important to choose plants that thrive well in confined spaces, maintain their beauty throughout the growing season, and ...

Any “best of” shade list has to begin with hostas. This hardy plant is known for adding texture and color. While some hostas tolerate sun, those grown in partial shade usually produce the best-looking ...

Pots and planters add instant color and flexibility. Learn how to choose containers, manage watering and soil, and pick ...

While no plants will survive with a total lack of sunlight, there are some plant groups that have evolved to thrive in even low-light areas of the outdoor landscape. If you’re looking to add plants to ...

"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 ...

MIFFLINBURG, Pa. — THIS IS A PAID SEGMENT SPONSORED BY BROOKSIDE ACRES GREENHOUSES Finding plants for a shade area may seem like a difficult task. However, the folks at Brookside Acres Greenhouse show ...

DEAR JESSICA: I’m getting older and only want to use containers. What plants can survive the winter and come back? — Fran Bellows, Wantagh DEAR FRAN: When shopping for plants that will return year ...

As the rest of the garden is slowing down and getting ready for winter, the Autumn Bride heuchera (Heuchera villosa ‘Autumn Bride’) is going strong. This shade-loving perennial is low-mounding and a ...