A common problem in landscaping is finding plants that will grow in shade gardens. Know plants' growing requirements before planting them in shade gardens.

Profile of moss plants and their use in shade gardens. Moss plants can be grown to comprise shade gardens as an alternative to traditional lawns in shady spots, although information is also provided for getting rid of mosses.

Plants for Shade Gardens

Landscape Plants for Shade Gardens -- Astilbes

What to grow in the shade: It's a perennial problem for landscapers. Here's a Top 10 list of choices for vines in shady gardens.

Bleeding hearts are perennial flowers and favorites in shade gardens. Give bleeding hearts liberal doses of water after flowering to extend the life of the plants' attractive but heat-sensitive foliage.

An index of Ground Covers, Vine Plants, Groundcover Profiles for the Landscaping guide site.