Is your yard starved for sun? Turn your backyard into a thriving oasis with these tried-and-true shade garden plants.

Dry shade, often found under mature trees or shrubs, is one of the most challenging garden spots to fill. Above ground, plants are starved for sunlight. Below, they battle for root space and moisture.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Many of our favorite flowers require full sun to grow. But, what about the corners and spots under trees ...

Most shade tolerant plants prefer one of the following conditions: four or fewer hours of full sun (especially morning); dappled sun all day; or high, shifting shade (as you find under tall pine trees ...

Native plants are easier to care for and are beneficial to local wildlife. Start your transition to a native garden with this ...

Most of us have boundary walls, fences, or garden buildings such as sheds or studios that are in shade for part of the day, and in some cases all day long, especially if your garden faces north or ...

Ferns are the perfect plant to add to a shade garden. They come in all shapes, sizes, and textures and because of the diversity of ferns, there is one that will fit about any garden. Ferns can have a ...

Twenty-percent to 30% shade cloth may not look like it's providing much shade, but when afternoon sun reaches garden vegetables during summer heat, it can provide a few degrees of protection. Tree ...

Take a stroll in almost any natural area that is shady and moist, and you are almost guaranteed to see ferns. The woods can be carpeted with these lovely native plants. They grow along streams, are ...

Snowdrops are a favorite winter flower, with blooms appearing in February and March and lasting for a few months. They're ...