"Jacob’s ladder is a great native perennial companions for azaleas, especially those that bloom earlier in spring," Starkey ...

In smaller spaces, you might assume that growing tree peonies is out of the question. And while they are not traditionally ...

The coast of Tuscany—once considered wild and remote—remains an insider secret. Lee Marshall finds the good life on this ...

Roses that flourish in less-than-sunny spots can transform overlooked corners of your garden into vibrant, fragrant showcases. While conventional wisdom suggests roses demand full sun to thrive, many ...

Great herbs for hanging baskets include basil, catnip, oregano, rosemary, mint, dill, fennel, sorrel, cilantro, parsley, ...

Grow in full sun or partial shade. Penstemons are short-lived perennials that can suffer in cold, wet winters. Take penstemon cuttings in summer to make new plants, to replace any you lose over winter ...

Plants prefer part shade but will tolerate full sun if the moisture remains constant. In the wild, they often grow out of crevices in moist and shady stone cliffs, as can be witnessed at the Delaware ...

Lupins need full sun to partial shade. If they appear healthy but are not flowering, they may not be getting enough light. If you can give them more sun they should start to bloom. For the best ...

A living wall of shrubs is much nicer! Many shrubs are fast growers, too, so you won’t have to wait a decade or more for ...

I often get asked which plants thrive in the shade, so today I want to discuss some native selections that do just that.