So what is new in the world of hostas for 2007? There are many new varieties available for this year so I will take the time to highlight a few of my favorites. Remember the word favorites is a very loose term when you are dealing with a hosta collector! ... Read More

We all know that flowers love sunshine, but did you realize that there are perennials that love the shade? You can create a beautiful garden in the shade that can act as a cooling retreat on those hot summer days. By using perennials, your flowers will come up year after year for a lifetime of enjoyment. ... Read More

Annuals aren't just for sunny areas. These flowers can also add a colorful touch to your shady areas, as long as you pick the right ones! ... Read More

One of the reasons that hostas are such great low maintenance plants is that they do not require any winter care at all. You do not have to get out any rolls of plastic or stakes as hostas are very strong plants that go dormant in the winter. ... Read More

How to deal with shade in your garden. Where the sun don't shine! ... Read More

Ordinary house mice, field mice, garden mice and voles can be major sources of grief in a hosta garden. They are most interested in your hostas during colder seasons when the hostas are dormant. The crown of the hosta in this case serves as a juicy meal for wintering mice. ... Read More

In the spring, when things are just beginning to warm up and the soil is still cool and moist, hosta lovers go out to count eyes. Gently uncover your hosta beds to reveal the green nubs poking through the soil. Each nub is called an eye, and it is the beginning of a complete set of hosta leaves. ... Read More

This article will give you tips on how to have a great shade garden. Plant and soil suggestions are included. The author will also share a valuable lesson that she has learned in her 15 years of shade gardening. ... Read More

The shade garden can be exploding with color and texture. No matter how much shade is in your landscape, the right flowers, plants, bushes and bulbs will grow in this area when given a chance. As there are various types of shade, you will need to choose the plants that are 'right' for the type of shade you have: partial, dense, full, or filtered shade. ... Read More

The shade garden can be exploding with color and texture. No matter how much shade is in your landscape, the right flowers, plants, bushes and bulbs will grow in this area when given a chance. As there are various types of shade, you will need to choose the plants that are ' ... Read More