Colourful shade garden

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These 9 lesser-known shade plants plants are super hardy, need little care, and have undeniable interest. Find great plants for shade, here.

In an extract from his new book Grounded in the Garden, Irish artist TJ Maher explains how to create atmosphere using different colours and combinations, in light and in shade, with beautiful examples from his own scheme

Those dark spots in your garden don't have to stay empty! If you're tired of looking at bare patches where the sun barely reaches, I've got good news for you.

In the shade of large oak trees, Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden® manager Sandra Gerdes plants hostas and other perennials in drifts for a sense of movement, with leaf colors and textures rather than flowers driving most of the design. In a foliage-heavy border, a large shrub that looks good through several seasons gives you a focal point. Here, ‘Incrediball’ hydrangea’s white flowers brighten the scene in summer, fading to rosy pink that lasts into the fall.

These shade garden ideas, plant suggestions, and photos will inspire you to add bold, beautiful colors, even in the shadiest reaches of your yard.

Creating a vibrant and low-maintenance shade garden is achievable with the right selection of perennial shade plants. These resilient beauties not only add text

This garden designer is a pro at plantings for shade. She did the heavy lifting so you don't have to. Find plants here for a colorful shade garden.

Colorful Shade Garden Combos: Does your shade garden need a pick-me-up? Check out these two combos that will liven up any shady border with color and texture from spring to fall.