A gorgeous evergreen that forms beautiful, double-cup-shaped purple-to-black blooms, this hellebore (Helleborus) variety grows in a bushy, upright clump. "Black flowers are often hard to photograph ...

Shady spots in a garden or yard can be a real pain. While the sunny areas may be bursting with self-growing wildflowers or precisely planted full-sun flowers in an array of colors, heavily shaded ...

These expert-approved shade perennials will thrive in the dimly lit areas of your garden. apugach / Getty Images When spring arrives, many gardeners look forward to seeing their perennials return for ...

A shade garden is a green and contemplative refuge. It can also be a botanical calendar, with flowers signaling the change of seasons. Well-chosen perennials for shade provide texture and pattern, ...

As spring awakens and the days begin to stretch, gardeners eagerly anticipate the first blooms of the season. However, for those with shady gardens, it can sometimes feel like the options are limited.

Dry shade plants are often difficult to find for gardens. Native ginger, bottlebrush buckeye, and Solomon's seal are three plants that tolerate dry shade. It's important to water plants thoroughly ...

Jeep MacNichol, of The Samples, records his "Mr. Anonymous Reggae Show" for Boulder's Green Light Radio in 2012. Green Light is still broadcasting online and at KGLR 93.1 FM — and offering support to ...

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An interesting crop of new annual flowers is poised to debut in the 2026 growing season, including a caladium with black ...

There are gardeners who consider a walk in the woods to be the best education. And Michigan’s woods are full of curious, beautiful and often understated plants that have co-evolved with insects and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Shady spots in a garden or yard can be a real pain. While the sunny areas may be bursting with ...