SEATTLE — If you’re having difficulty finding a shrub that will survive in dry shade, especially underneath giant evergreens that suck up every inch of available moisture, give Aucuba japonica a try.

During the heat of summer, my favorite places to garden are in shady areas of my landscape. Gardeners often gripe about how difficult it is to grow plants in these areas. Trouble mostly occurs, ...

If you want a plant that gives you those vibrant fall colors, as well as beautiful spring blooms, add this low-maintenance ...

A beautiful evergreen shrub that can either be solid green or variegated as the picture above. 'Gold Dust' is one of the most popular varieties available. Originally from Japan to the Himalaya ...

To add fall foliage to your landscape, plant dwarf fothergilla ( Fothergilla gardenii) in a sunny location with moist, acidic ...

Yesterday I wrote about perennials for shady spots. Today, let's take a look at shrubs, courtesy of Marty Wingate, lecturer and author of three books, including "The Big Book of Northwest Perennials" ...

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 ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I want to add a bed against the north side of my home. This area gets no sun.

Q Can you recommend some attractive, long-flowering shrubs for our shaded back yard? A If you want something evergreen, consider Japanese aucuba, Japanese plumyew or leucothoe. Flowers are going to be ...

I am wondering what plants you would recommend for a shady area. I am interested in some shrubs and perennials that are low maintenance. Terri, Tulsa. Most of us have to deal with shade in some areas ...