Also called hellebore, Lenten rose (Helleborus orientalis) will do best in a location protected from cold winter winds. A dependable choice for part to full shade, Lenten rose will be a long-term ...

Although we typically associate sunshine with plant growth, you don't have to let a lack of light stop you from growing your dream garden! Believe it or not, numerous flowers actually thrive in the ...

A gorgeous evergreen that forms beautiful, double-cup-shaped purple-to-black blooms, this hellebore (Helleborus) variety grows in a bushy, upright clump. "Black flowers are often hard to photograph ...

A shade garden is a green and contemplative refuge. It can also be a botanical calendar, with flowers signaling the change of seasons. Well-chosen perennials for shade provide texture and pattern, ...

As spring awakens and the days begin to stretch, gardeners eagerly anticipate the first blooms of the season. However, for those with shady gardens, it can sometimes feel like the options are limited.

Instead of leaving your garden barren in winter, choose from these winter flowers that thrive in cold temperatures, from winter jasmine to snowdrops.

Plant small trees, shrubs, and native shade perennials to create layers of understory vegetation, promoting layered growth. Start by researching your local native and invasive species. I’ll share some ...