Some plants whisper, and some make a statement the moment you walk past them. Astilbe ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ lands firmly in ...

Season-long color for the shade is hard to come by, yet one plant can deliver even in dark areas of the yard. Astilbe - or False goat's beard - gives you that much-needed color for shade, along with ...

Bring color to your outdoor space with these bright perennials for shade gardens, which can bring unique colors, shapes, and ...

Dividing your plants can help reduce crowding and even allow for propagation. May is the perfect time to do so for many ...

Astilbe is a stunning perennial to brighten up often-tricky, shadier spots in the garden. With the right care, astilbe plants can last for many years, so it pays to understand how to care for astilbe ...

I have a large planting of astilbe in three separate colors. I do not know when and how to split these plants, which are solid in the garden, in a space of about 3 feet by 3 feet. -- Ann Herbruck, no ...

Q. Do astilbes do well in our area? I was thinking about planting some is a woodland garden setting. A. Astilbes or false spirea is a flowering perennial with fern-like foliage and feathery plumed ...

Many gardeners find themselves in search of plants that will thrive in shade. The perennial called astilbe fits the bill Since shade covers much of my garden, over the years I have planted many shrubs ...

It is Night and Day at The Garden Guy’s house when it comes to perennials this spring. That is a little tongue and cheek, but it's also the perfect recipe that I had been looking for all thanks to ...