Trimming this shade-tolerant perennial at the right time will keep your plants in good health and your yard tidy ...

In fact, many beautiful perennials thrive in the shade, offering vibrant colors and lush foliage that can transform those dim corners of your garden into stunning displays. By choosing the right ...

They include dahlias and gazanias. For the greatest success when growing perennials, choose the right plant for the right place. Assess your site, including soil type, and how moisture retentive it is ...

Soils are currently very dry, as is observed if doing any planting. Amazingly, the soil is powdery dry right under the ...

Not all hardy geraniums love shade but varieties of G. phaeum and G. macrorrhizum are perfect for it. They flower in late spring and if you cut the whole plant to the ground afterwards you may get a ...

Beebalm is a wonderful native plant for the garden with stunning red, purple, or pink blooms that hummingbirds adore. The foliage of beebalm plants is susceptible to powdery mildew. Cut back the ...

Others are more familiar mainstream plants, such as hydrangea and gardenia, that are readily available at your local nursery. Blue ginger brings a splash of colour to the garden. This shade-loving ...

No garden should be without this quintessential spring-flowering blub with its upward-facing, sky-blue flowers and white eyes,' says Peggy. 'They do well in perennial shade borders, where they will ...

Hardy cyclamen are invaluable for autumn and spring, growing in shady spots, including beneath trees. Cyclamen hederifolium ...