This is a list of the some of the best perennials that will accept varying degrees of sun. See a Garden Advisor for help in determining the best plants for your situation. Acanthus, Flame Anisacanthus wrightii - Native. An upright,…
One of the most surprising discoveries to new employees in retail garden centers is how much shade there is in North Texas, and how many customers are stymied when it comes to landscaping shady areas. Drought-tolerant xeriscapes and rock gardens?…
Texas gardeners dealing with shade know that finding tough perennials that look great in shaded gardens can be difficult. If you find yourself with maturing trees and increasing amounts of shade, don’t despair: transform the space with some of our…
You’re planning menus, planting herbs for fresh cocktails, and thinking of guests to invite. What’s the crowning jewel for the outdoor entertaining season? Dress up your patio, porch or gazebo with a unique living centerpiece that will have your guests…
The first caladium described, Caladium bicolor, was a comparatively drab green-and-white plant collected in 1773 in western Brazil. Today, 243 years later, there are over 1,000 named cultivars in colors ranging from white to claret, scarlet, pink and purple. Caladium…
Originally published January 2016. Shade gardening in Texas can be a struggle due to our stifling summer temps. Gardeners have to find plants that can take the heat (but not direct sun) and still perform like a champ. Hellebores have long been a garden…
Perennials that offer evergreen foliage, interesting flowers, and low-maintenance care are a rare gem--especially when they deliver all that in shady spots. Hellebores do just that. With a new collection arriving each fall, we're highlighting some favorites: The blossoms of…
Do you struggle with a shady landscape? Have trees around your property matured to the point that they're monopolizing the sunlight? If you look longingly at the blooms of full-sun plants and think you can't achieve a beautiful garden in…
Few annuals can offer the impacting color impression of caladiums. Their fanciful foliage livens up even the deepest shade with soothing pops of textural interest. They're tremendously easy to grow; even one tuber added to a shady container planting will…
Originally published February 2011. So many of us have large shade trees, and are looking for just the right understory tree or shrub for a wooded area or shaded courtyard. One excellent choice is Witch Hazel (Hamamelis spp). A tall…
