Hostas Any “best of” shade list has to begin with hostas. This hardy plant is known for adding texture and color. While some hostas tolerate sun, those grown in partial shade usually produce the ...

They’re low-maintenance trees, and they’ll grow in pretty much any soil and, while they are drought-tolerant, they appreciate a drink during excessively dry periods. 18. Olive ( Olea europaea ) ...

In Southern gardens, many perennial plants benefit from being planted in part shade. Learn what partial shade really means and how to site plants accordingly in the garden. Discover beautiful ...

Don’t give up on that seemingly uninhabitable part of the yard that’s shaded by towering evergreens. With some creative planning, this tree-filled area can transform from a dark, neglected ...

These drought-tolerant shade plants will add greenery and color to your garden all summer long. News. ... This evergreen perennial is a tough cookie, adapting to nearly any environment.

When choosing an evergreen for your landscape, I encourage you to do some research into the site preferences of each choice, including whether they like full sun or can tolerate shade, moisture and ...

Heavy-shade locations receive no direct sunlight, such as the base of a north-facing wall or below dense evergreen trees. Few plants will grow in the heaviest shade conditions as all plants need ...

Q: What shade-tolerant vine will grow on a wire fence? Are there other shade plants to use as a screen? — D.O., Santa Fe A:Star jasmine tolerates varying amounts of shade. This evergreen vine ...

Larger native shrubs or small trees such as mountain laurel and tree yaupon also will tolerate shade. One last footnote on landscape shade. Remember temperatures are officially measured in the ...

Non-native Chinese junipers vary in size, from shrubs to trees. Junipers don't tolerate shade, so planted away from the shade of other trees. A more shade-tolerant evergreen is the arborvitae.