Ferns and hostas love shady, damp gardens, so finding a flowering ground cover partner is tricky. This sweet little plant ...

Hostas are shade-loving plants with blooms that attract a wide array of pollinators. Pair them with this native ground cover ...

Q: Is it a bad time to transplant hosta and ferns? My mother-in-law had some large bushes removed and the ground is very soft. We'd like to move these plants there now. A: This isn't an ideal time, ...

Choosing flower and plant combinations for outdoor pots isn't just about picking the prettiest ones; all of the species should work together and create a blend of color, contrast, and texture for that ...

Q: What are your recommendations for tall (big) hostas that are not blue and for tall ferns that are not typical, such as ostrich fern. I'm planning a new shade garden along the house where it's ...

Dear Roger: Will hostas grow under scrub oaks and pine trees? I need something for a year-round ground cover. Will hostas live in sandy, dry soil?- Shady lady in Fayetteville Dear Shady lady: Hostas ...

The Chicago Botanic Garden has released its six-year evaluation of lady ferns and Japanese painted fern (Athyrium spp.). This group of ferns is among the most elegant, yet utilitarian plants for the ...