The Facts Height: 1′ – 3′ Spread: 1′ – 3′ Sun: Shade Water: Medium to Wet Soil: Well Drained Growth Rate: Fast Ferns are long sought after beauties for woodland and shade gardens. Their brilliant foliage contrasts brightly in dark spaces. These perennials bring life to otherwise lacklusters areas of gardens, porches or trails. While the variety of fern choices is almost endless, in Oklahoma there are four main varieties that stand out: Autumn Fer, Hol

That shady spot in your garden doesn’t have to be bare. There are shade perennials that will thrive without sun. Plant them once and they will come back every year. Most feature colorful foliage but some will produce flowers. Most need a moderate amount of water and well-drained soil. Plant these shade-loving perennials in beds, borders and containers for great garden color. You’ll have it made in the shade. And the part shade, too. As a guide, partial shade refers to those a