Foliage Plants for Shade - Fine Gardening

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    Fabulous Foliage in a Shade Plant: ‘Spotty Dotty’ Mayapple

    There are times when, as an avid collector, I see a special plant for the first time and feel a desire start to bubble up. I try desperately not to…

  • Textured foliage, grasses and greens
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    How to Break Up the Sea of Green in the Garden

    Janice Becker’s garden in Deerfield, Illinois, is an island of horticultural diversity in a neighborhood ruled by turf grass, mature trees, and occasional ground covers. She has created a plant…

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    The Best of the Best Hostas

    STATS Hosta spp. and cvs. USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9 Conditions: Partial to full shade; moist, rich, well-drained soil Propagation: Division in spring or fall Problems: Deer, slugs, snails Who doesn’t…