With all the talk of downy mildew on impatiens, gardeners are searching for alternatives to brighten their shade gardens. Although nothing can really match the colorful show of Impatiens walleriana, ...

Move over impatiens and make way for begonias. Impatiens plants have been on a downward spiral for about a decade now. Prior to 2010, impatiens was the single most widely planted garden annual, but ...

Although we typically associate sunshine with plant growth, you don't have to let a lack of light stop you from growing your ...

When considering what to plant in shady garden areas, home gardeners need to recognize that there are many kinds of shade: low, high, light, deep, dry, moist, morning and afternoon. Some plants ...

* What it is: Most begonias die at frost, but this one is a perennial version that sends up stems of nodding pink flowers from July into mid-fall, then dies back to the ground. Leaves are slow to ...

Where shade is a problem in the home landscape, consider the tuberous begonias and the fancy-leaved caladiums. Both are unsurpassed for creating a visual impact with their radiant color in the most ...

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 best-looking ...

QUESTION: I have a few questions regarding wax begonias. Some types have light-colored green leaves, and some have dark-colored bronze leaves. I'm assuming one prefers more sun or shade than the other ...

We all know that plants need sunlight to survive, but what if that's precisely the thing your backyard is lacking? The cheery sight of some bright and colorful potted flowers might just be the perfect ...

Once considered a denizen of the shade, begonias today are versatile garden plants that can be used in a variety of ways. This year, the begonia has its moment in the sun as the National Garden Bureau ...

When considering what to plant in shady garden areas, home gardeners need to recognize that there are many kinds of shade: low, high, light, deep, dry, moist, morning and afternoon. Some plants ...