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Best Ground Covers for Shade

Best Ground Covers for Shade

May 18, 2021 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Foliage Plants, Perennials, Shade Plants

Shade-tolerant ground covers are low maintenance plants that thrive in cool, moist areas. They can grow where lawn grasses often struggle, and are unfazed by difficult terrain. Most are long-lived perennials that become more beautifulRead More

12 Best Companion Plants for Hostas

12 Best Companion Plants for Hostas

March 16, 2020 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Foliage Plants, Perennials, Shade Plants

Hostas have no trouble holding their own in a shady garden. Yet there are many other shade loving perennials that make excellent companions. By adding their own contrasting colors, shapes, heightsRead More

7 Tips for Growing Hostas

7 Tips for Growing Hostas

February 26, 2019 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Foliage Plants, How-To, Inspiration, Perennials, Shade Plants

Hostas are the go-to perennial for shady gardens, and for good reason. These rugged plants live for decades and require virtually no attention. Rake away the old leaves in spring andRead More

Creative Ways to Use Hostas in Your Yard and Garden

Creative Ways to Use Hostas in Your Yard and Garden

May 15, 2018 · by Kath LaLiberte · in Foliage Plants, How-To, Inspiration, Perennials, Shade Plants

Hostas are so incredibly tough and easy to grow, that they sometimes don’t get the respect they deserve. More than just problem solvers for shady areas where few other plants willRead More

The Perfect Pair: Daffodils and Hostas

The Perfect Pair: Daffodils and Hostas

November 11, 2016 · by Marlene Thompson · in Daffodils, Fall Planted Bulbs, Inspiration, Perennials, Spring Blooming Bulbs

  Daffodils blooming means spring has arrived and warmer days are ahead! I love seeing their bright yellow, orange and white blossoms popping up all over my garden and landscape. Unfortunately, daffodilRead More

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