Hydrangeas are a staple of the shade garden, renowned for their vibrant blooms. These flowering shrubs thrive in dappled ...

Is your yard starved for sun? Turn your backyard into a thriving oasis with these tried-and-true shade garden plants. All plants need a little TLC when getting established. Even those listed as ...

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

Here are the best shade perennials gardening experts recommend, including plants that attract pollinators such as bees and ...

Pair shade-loving hostas with hydrangeas to create a mixed or woodland border in your garden. If deer frequent your garden, you may want to reconsider hostas, Janney says.

Nothing is more frustrating that having a garden that is under the shade of oversized trees. Granted, those arbors can be awesome but if you want to plant and you are not hot on hostas and ferns, ...

The older I get, the more I like shade gardening. It has taught me some good lessons about design and plant selection – and how both can minimize maintenance to a near rarity. This year is ...

Sunlight is overrated. Sure, lilacs and lavender need hours of sunlight to thrive. But give us shade plants such as hostas, ferns, tree peonies and lacecap hydrangeas luxuriating in a dappled ...

Another great companion plant is hostas. These shade loving shrubs have the same needs as hydrangeas and their big fleshy leaves will shade them to create dappled light conditions.

There are around 20 varieties of Shadowland hostas, and by the time I plant Shadowland Love Story and Shadowland Lone Star, I will be growing half that number.

If you want to grow bigger hydrangea flowers this year, there are a few plants you should consider growing in your garden to naturally help hydrangeas thrive.