You don’t need sun for a beautiful garden. There are eye-catching low-maintenance perennials that will not only thrive in ...

As such, if you're looking for a way to spruce up the darker corners of your garden, why not try planting some shade-loving perennials? Perennials are those that are planted once and return for ...

Astilbes love rich, moist soil that drains well. Before planting, enrich the soil with lots of organic matter like compost or ...

Many native plants, including some ferns, are adapted to dry shade. We are fortunate that many non-native plants from regions ...

Shady areas in landscapes and gardens require plants that need or tolerate shade. If you need some ideas, attend the class “Some Shady Characters: Annuals and Perennials for Shady Sites” ...

These are some of the best new perennial flowers and ornamental grasses hitting the market for your 2025 gardens.

Check out new varieties of annual and perennial plants, including the 'Cookies and Cream' hibiscus, Golden Feathers polemonium and Supertunia Tiara petunia.

When outdoor space is at a premium, these are the plants you should get in your planters to bring sweet scents come ...

A roundup of local home and garden news and events, including growing natives, shade-plant class and dates for a spring garden tour. NATIVE ALL YEAR … The UC Master Gardener Program of San Mateo ...