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10 Combinations for Shade
The secret is in using color to pump up the interest in low-light spots

A Dell Full of Ferns
Their lush, feathery foliage brings splendor to the shade

Brightening Damp Shade
Believe it or not, you can have flowers when gardening in wet, low-light conditions

Bringing Sun and Shade Together
Show off what these extremes have to offer, then unite them with some common ground

Combinations Made in the Shade
When paired, these subtle perennials bring out the best in each other

Conifers for Shade
Yes, you can grow evergreen trees and shrubs in shade. Who knew?

Container Plantings in the Shade Yield a Spectacular Garden
You don't need a lot of sun or even access to the soil to have a lovely garden

Distinguishing Degrees of Light and Shade
Learn to match the type of light with suitable plants, and your gardens will shine

READER'S TIP
Forecasting sun patterns
by Rosalind Creasy

Garden Microclimates
Find spots in your garden for plants you thought you couldn’t grow

Hostas with a Golden Touch
Illuminate your garden with these radiant plants

Moss Makes a Lush Carpet
This easy-to-tend ground cover forms the foundation of a sculpted woodland retreat

Planting under a Tree
Follow these four steps to conquer this challenging site

Rex Begonias
A guide to growing, care, and propagation of rex begonias, plus some great cultivars

Solutions for Wet, Shady Sites
Turn obstacles into advantages in damp garden areas

Stylish Shady Containers
Low light doesn't have to cramp your creativity or limit your plant choices

Sun & Shade
Design a garden to highlight the best of both

Tree Peonies Blossom in Dappled Shade
These easy-to-grow shrubs add romance and fragrance to the garden

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