When planted with the right companions, their large, vibrant leaves can somehow become even more of a showstopper.

Hostas are beautiful perennial plants that add color and texture to shade gardens. They come in various shapes, sizes, and colors, from brilliant greens to muted blues to variegated types. While their ...

For anyone looking to fill in a shade garden bed, hostas are a natural choice. Their broad leaves act like living mulch, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hostas covering the ground in a forest with a wooden pathway winding through the center - Mint Images/Getty Images There are 22 ...

Dear Master Gardener: My yard keeps getting shadier due to trees maturing. What are your three favorite (and easy) perennials for shade? Answer: There are lots of fabulous perennials for the shade, ...

The cool blue to green tones of Hosta 'Parasol'--which are blue in spring and turn dark green in summer--brings a sense of balance to the variegated leaves of Hosta 'Treasure Trove." (Rick Wetherbee) ...

It is Night and Day at The Garden Guy’s house when it comes to perennials this spring. That is a little tongue and cheek, but it's also the perfect recipe that I had been looking for all thanks to ...

Many gardeners find themselves in search of plants that will thrive in shade. The perennial called astilbe fits the bill Since shade covers much of my garden, over the years I have planted many shrubs ...

Q: The terrace of our apartment faces due north, with almost no direct sun. Impatiens and begonias are the only flowering plants we have found for shade. Can you suggest other ornamentals, flowering ...