Just because you are planting in the shade, it does not mean that you want boring or drab ground cover. While it can be a unique challenge, growing in shaded areas will add beauty and life to all ...

White shade perennials can really stand out in the garden. You can mix them with blue, red, and other colors and shades, or ...

Southern shield fern This deciduous native fern is tall -- it grows up to 4 feet with 1-foot wide fronds. This fern will tolerate more sun than most ferns, if moisture levels are adequate. Cut it back ...

Find the best ground cover plants that blanket the garden with color and texture. Grow ground covers for shade, drought, ...

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You don't need full sun for these shade flowers. From perennials to annuals, these flowers and plants can thrive even even ...

Houttuynia is a pretty perennial ground cover that has yellow, rosy and red foliage in full sun. It needs to be contained, as it spreads aggressively. Howard Garrett / Special Contributor Ground cover ...

Bonnie Alter covered the sustainability and design scene for TreeHugger in London and the UK. This gorgeous flower grows well in the shade alongside structures like fences or sheds and prefers moist ...

Most perennials reach maturity in three seasons. David MacKenzie, author of “Perennial Ground Covers,” offers three sound rules for their use: w Use only one or a few select varieties in one area to ...

Landscape beds, especially foundation plantings, can be lightened and brightened by taking out old overgrown shrubbery and adding perennial ground covers to existing or new shrubs. The following ...