The best perennials for shade can brighten up your garden without bright light, making these blooms the perfect solution for an outdoor space with little to no sunlight. Whether your outdoor space is ...

Although we typically associate sunshine with plant growth, you don't have to let a lack of light stop you from growing your dream garden! Believe it or not, numerous flowers actually thrive in the ...

A shady spot such as under a large tree can be challenging to work with in your garden, especially if it stays on the dry side. Most common shade plants are native to moist woodland conditions, so ...

A gorgeous evergreen that forms beautiful, double-cup-shaped purple-to-black blooms, this hellebore (Helleborus) variety grows in a bushy, upright clump. "Black flowers are often hard to photograph ...

Looking to add a new twist to your garden? How about adding a vine or two to add a new dimension? You can choose an annual vine, a perennial vine, or an evergreen vine or climber. A climber will ...

Perennials that thrive in the shade and bloom all summer long are the ultimate gifts from nature—they keep on giving month after month and year after year. Filling your garden with these varieties ...

If you’ve been searching for a fresh, reliable addition to your shade garden in 2025, you’re not alone. Gardeners everywhere are excited about a new perennial that combines beauty with hardiness, ...

The 2026 Perennial Plant of the Year is Blackhawks big bluestem, a cultivar of one of the dominant grasses of the North ...

Dry shade plants are often difficult to find for gardens. Native ginger, bottlebrush buckeye, and Solomon's seal are three plants that tolerate dry shade. It's important to water plants thoroughly ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

When creating a new garden or looking for new additions, check out the Perennial Plants of the Year (PPOY). Selected by members of the Perennial Plant Association, winners must be suited to a wide ...