Trees surround us and the only available full sun is above and around our septic drain field.Husband Fran’s challenge, when we moved in about 13 years ago, was to find a […] Skip to content ...

Japanese Painted Fern Botanical name: Anisocampium (formerly Athyrium) niponicum var. pictum Zones: 4 to 9 Light needs: Shade ...

The best screened porch plants thrive in a shady setting. We've pulled together a list of easy foliage and flowers for ...

Hydrangeas are a showstopper in the garden, but they don't pair well with everything. Consider planting them alongside these ...

By George Weigel/The Patriot-News Q: Is it a bad time to transplant hosta and ferns? My mother-in-law had some large bushes removed and the ground is very soft. We'd like to move these plants ...

The beauty of growing hostas in a shade garden is the beautiful and colorful shape of their bold leaves. All cultivars contrast nicely with finer textured foliage plants such as ferns or small ...

When it comes to shade plants in the South, two most likely come to mind – ferns and hostas. “They’re two very different kinds of plants other than they’re both shade tolerant,” said ...

Lyon suggests hostas and ferns as two plants for the best visual contrast. Keep your ferns under control Most ferns won't spread like wildfire once you plant them .

As with so many plant groups, once a gardener stumbles upon ferns (figuratively speaking), there's no turning back. In our abundance of shade from trees and buildings, ferns can add texture, color ...