First, let's cover the things all hostas appreciate: While there are sun-tolerant hostas, most prefer partial to full shade ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A shady yard with a lush landscaped area - Joanne Dale/Getty Growing anything in deep or partial shade, whether near a tree or ...

Hostas used as groundcover at the base of a tree in a garden. - Elena_Gr/Shutterstock If you grow hostas as ground cover, you'll know that they provide bold color and structure to shady gardens. There ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When choosing a ground cover, pay attention to how much sun the area receives. Full sun is considered six or more hours of direct ...

Just because you are planting in the shade, it does not mean that you want boring or drab ground cover. While it can be a unique challenge, growing in shaded areas will add beauty and life to all ...