Astilbe is one of my favorite woodland garden plants. They're perfect in light shade under deciduous trees, along the north side of the house, or anywhere else in your garden that lacks intense ...

Plant Heritage says gardening trends mean many species in danger of disappearing as they are no longer offered for sale More than half of garden plants previously grown in the UK are no longer offered ...

What are the plants on everybody’s wish lists this year? We’re seeing unprecedented changes in our climate, and plant trends are changing year by year as we try to get to grips with summer drought and ...

The winter months bring special challenges to keeping houseplants healthy due to shorter days with less sunlight and lower humidity inside during heating season. Plants that have been outside for the ...

New year plant hunt shows rising temperatures are shifting natural cycles of wildflowers such as daisies Daisies and dandelions are among hundreds of native plant species blooming in the UK, in what ...

If you have a shady yard or balcony, you know how tough it can be to find plants that actually thrive there. It’s easy to feel stuck with bare, boring corners, but you don’t have to settle for dull ...

Think your shady balcony or patio is too dark for flowers? Think again! Discover 21 gorgeous plants that thrive in the shade, from Impatiens and Astilbe to Fuchsia and Clivia. Learn how to transform ...

It's no secret that gardens in the UK are exposed to a lot of heavy rainfall. It can be challenging to keep your plants happy with such weather, so why not choose rain-loving plants instead? When the ...

Shaded areas in your yard don't mean you can't have beautiful plants and colorful flowers. There are plenty of fast-growing shade plants that effortlessly thrive in shady spots. Picking and choosing ...

Do you have an area in your garden where the sun just refuses to shine? Rather than leaving it bare, fill this negative space with annuals and perennial plants that thrive in partial to full shade. To ...

Many plants cannot tolerate the sun’s direct rays, even those whose labels claim a preference for direct sun. Many plants are, in fact, made for variations of shade: partial, filtered, deep. Partial ...

THERE ARE PLENTY of reasons for gardeners to appreciate cool green shade in the doldrums of mid-August. But I’m here to make the case for all the other garden hues and why shade offers the perfect ...