What are the best shade plants?
![Rosemary Smith](https://cdn-fastly.hometalk.com/media/profile/2016/08/22/10568442_1.jpg?size=91x91)
![](https://cdn-fastly.hometalk.com/media/profile/2017/05/19/10049008_1.jpg?size=50x50)
![](https://cdn-fastly.hometalk.com/resources/imgs-responsive/avatar-letters/avatar-J-FF00A7.png?size=50x50)
![](https://cdn-fastly.hometalk.com/media/member_100000032573172275263_100000032573172_3875716_n_5095730512cd5deeac68ed6eb18a4eaa.jpg?size=50x50)
Related Discussions
GNATS - How to get rid of them?
![Gina Garbo](https://cdn-fastly.hometalk.com/media/profile/2017/12/06/32034409_1.jpg?size=50x50)
Somehow my house and garden got tiny gnats that killed my fuchsia plant and fly everywhere. I have tried ALL the Web recommendations - soap and oil dishes, sand in th... See more
Marigolds growing! Should I pinch the buds?
![Dianne King](https://cdn-fastly.hometalk.com/media/profile/2016/09/20/12054535_1.jpg?size=50x50)
My marigold plants are growing. I heard that pinching the buds until Autumn will allow them to grow without killing the plant. Is this true?
Growing garlic
![Decor&Dine](https://cdn-fastly.hometalk.com/media/profile/2017/05/06/154186_3.jpg?size=50x50)
Growing our first garlic, should we wait until the leaves are drying out before we pick it? Husband picked first one today along with our first potatoes.
How to keep mice out of your garden?
![Debra](https://cdn-fastly.hometalk.com/resources/imgs-responsive/avatar-letters/avatar-D-605BE8.png?size=50x50)
Hi everyone, I have mice in my garden destroying my vegetables and I have also noticed them in the barn and shed. Please can someone tell me how to prevent them from ... See more
What's the best flower/plant to grow in Texas?
![Susan](https://cdn-fastly.hometalk.com/media/profile/2017/02/08/20096479_3.jpg?size=50x50)
I know that opinions vary, but what's your opinion?!I have great luck w Rosemary plants. Green all year long.
What are the best plants to put around an above ground pool in sun.
![Patricia Jay](https://cdn-fastly.hometalk.com/media/profile/2016/09/08/11553243_1.jpg?size=50x50)
What temperature is the best time to plant annuals outdoors?
![Gba25068190](https://cdn-fastly.hometalk.com/resources/imgs-responsive/avatar-letters/avatar-G-69E0FF.png?size=50x50)
Annuals or perennials.What is you location?
Hostas & Bleeding Hearts, You can look that up on Pinterest.
Hostas will grow well there
Hostas
first thing I tell gardeners is know your USDA zone number. Google USDA zone and enter your zip code. Mine is 8b. Now when you look at plants only look at plants in your zone....others are a 50/50 chance.....for instance cactus are not suited for Montana....weeping willow (requires a lot of water) is not suited for Arizona...same for all plants...once you know your zone number, look for shade plants in that zone category.....astillbe, viburnum , any flower that mother nature allows to grow in your local wooded area.....so take a hike in your local woods and see what mother nature planted...so many people waste time and money trying to grow plants not suited for their zone...by the way, never pick plants from a forest without permission---if it is a wildlife preserve there could be fines and jail....private property may get you shot...always have a camera to take a picture to show your local nursery.
Hosta. They come in many shades of green/blue/chartreuse . There are large ones and small ones. Over 300 varieties. Look it up and choose the colors you like. I'll bet you have friends you can get pieces from.
Try planting Heuchera ,Lirope, as perennials.Annuals....Non-stop begonia,new guinea impatients,fuchsias,caladiums
glad to help...you live in an area where azaleas would be nice...rhododendrums, hostas, day lilies,ferns...especially fox tail, jumpin jacks, guardaria...some call Mexican hats, Mexican heather elephant ears.....well shucks-YA'LL can grow bout anything you set yer mind to. Try succulents too....just google succulents for pictures....I have hunted in the woods in your area and have seen blackeyed susans, astilbe, honeysuckle, alum, wild blooming onions...deer hate them.....I would look for deer proof plants.....there are a ton of deer in your area...and they love to eat rose blossoms (so don't plant roses if you don't want them to attract deer to your garden)