And the good news is that if you're not blessed with a south-facing garden you can instantly brighten up dark corners with ornamental grasses that thrive in the shade. If you're planning to ...

A: A good ornamental grass for partial shade is northern sea oats (Chasmanthium latifolium). Hardy to Zone 3, plants 2 to 3 feet tall have attractive arching green leaves in spring, dangling ...

hang over the house and create a dense shade for a good part of the yard. Or would a smaller ornamental tree that reaches maturity sooner work for your needs? If most of what you are looking for ...