If you live in an urban area you probably have plenty of under-utilized shady spaces that can be improved by introducing plants that thrive in these conditions. While shade-loving plants for ...

The second week of April is a gorgeous time in Western Washington, as the bulbs, rhododendrons and flowering trees and shrubs teach us about resurrection. Take the time to enjoy the show and then dig ...

Whether it’s in a window box or an antique pickle pot by the front door, a container garden can add bolder personality and color outdoors. “Container gardening is so personal,” said Nancy Baker, ...

HOSTAS ARE GREAT plants for a moist, shady location. These long-lived, amazingly hardy (-35 degrees) natives of Japan and China come in a mind-boggling array of sizes, shapes and colors. There are ...

Looking for some shade loving, beautiful plants to place in containers and window boxes? Consider begonias and impatiens for their gorgeous flowers along with caladiums and coleus for their colorful ...

Shady corners of a garden can provide a headache at the best of times. When that shady spot is only suitable for containers it means two factors you need to consider, they need to be happy in pots and ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Container gardens offer instant gratification to those who want to enjoy flowers and plants all summer long. Fill a pot with soil, pick your plants and voila ...

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 ...

While creeping and spreading plants make beautiful ground covers for flower beds, natural areas, or foundation plantings, they also bring lots of charm when used to fill container gardens and pots.

Most of us crave color in the landscape. Colorful flowers and foliage enliven a landscape and bring interest and beauty. We typically plant colorful flowerbeds to provide splashes of color. While ...