Paperwhite Narcissus for Indoor Forcing
Paperwhite Narcissus for Indoor Forcing Paperwhites bloom four to six weeks after you set them in pebbles and water, and they need no cold period, so you can start them any time from October through D...
Moving Citrus and Tropicals Indoors for Winter
Moving Citrus and Tropicals Indoors for Winter Bring tropical plants like hibiscus, mandevilla, and bougainvillea inside before nights drop below about 50°F, and potted citrus before the first frost, ...
Dividing Perennials in Early Fall
Dividing Perennials in Early Fall Divide spring- and summer-blooming perennials in early fall, about 4 to 6 weeks before the ground freezes, so the new pieces root in warm soil before winter. Hostas, ...
Astilbe in the Shade Garden: Complete Growing Guide
Astilbe thrives in shade gardens - yes. With feathery plumes in pinks, reds, whites and creams and fern-like foliage, astilbe brings long-lasting color to areas with morning sun, dappled light, or ful...
How to Design a Beautiful Shade Garden
How to Design a Beautiful Shade Garden Intro A beautiful shade garden starts with a plan: map your light, improve the soil, choose plants suited to the level of shade, then design with layers, contras...
How to Grow Garden Ferns: Complete Guide
How to Grow Garden Ferns: Complete Guide Garden ferns are elegant, low-maintenance shade plants. Here is the complete guide to growing them successfully. Yes - you can grow garden ferns successfully. ...
How to Grow Hostas: Complete Guide
How to Grow Hostas: Complete Guide Hostas are among the easiest and most rewarding shade perennials to grow - plant them in rich, evenly moist soil, give them dappled to full shade or morning sun for ...
Best Plants for Wet Shade: Complete Guide
Yes - you can have a beautiful garden in wet shade. Several perennials and subshrubs thrive where soil is consistently damp and light is filtered: choose plants adapted to moist soils, add organic mat...
Best Plants for Dry Shade: Complete Guide
Dry shade is one of the toughest conditions for gardeners, but yes - you can grow attractive, low-maintenance plants there. The best dry shade plants are species and varieties adapted to low light and...
Shade Gardening for Beginners: Complete Guide
Shade gardening is a rewarding way to transform those often-overlooked, dimly lit areas of your yard into lush, vibrant havens. Far from being barren spots, shady areas can host a diverse array of pla...