Embrace the darker side of gardening with minimal effort – our pick of low-maintenance shade plants will give little trouble and provide maximum joy.

Explore 21 vibrant shade plants that not only thrive in low light but also attract hummingbirds and pollinators. ... though they perform better in light shade than in fully shaded areas.

Light: Full sun, partial shade Soil: Well-draining, rich, slightly acidic, neutral While their bloom season is in the spring, Douglas iris won't turn into a leggy mess like other bulbs.

Plants in the shade of other plants receive more light than scientists had previously believed. A team of researchers from Utrecht University and Wageningen University & Research (WUR) describe ...

All houseplants need air, light and water to survive, but that’s not always an option when plants are shaded by trees or sit far from windows. Lack of sunlight is one of the most common ...

Plants that are close together do everything they can to intercept light. This "shade avoidance" response has been extensively researched. It is therefore even more remarkable that researchers ...