Shakespeare’s Garden: Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)
Karen Bilberry , also called common bilberry or blue whortleberry, is a deciduous shrub with many branches. It is native to Europe including England, northern Asia, Greenland, Western Canada, and the…
Perennials with Fine Textured Foliage for Shade
When designing a garden shady areas present problems and many are best solved by the use of plants with handsome foliage to make up or the dearth of flowers. The…
How to Select Hosta
Sooner or later everyone seems to grow some hostas. Some people find them boring but that is probably because they don’t appreciate all the differences between the different kinds that…
How to Select Caladiums
If you have a lot of shade caladiums are a good choice. Their large colorful leaves can brighten or enliven a dark area and lend a quiet ambiance to a…
Summer Blooming Plants for Gardens in Afternoon Shade
Have you ever noticed how many plant labels tell you that the plant needs 6-8 hours of sun? Many plants do have high light needs but many other beautiful plants…
Seven Secrets to a Successful Shade Garden
People often tell me that they love to garden but that the trees on their lot create so much shade they can’t do much. I usually smile sympathetically and listen…
The Beauty of Spring Ephemerals
The unique characteristics of spring ephemerals are discussed and many examples are given and described.