For many gardeners, a shady, damp location presents quite a challenge for plant selection. Most of the perennial plants found in garden centers prefer full sun, and simply won’t grow in standing water ...

Our earliest bearded irises have started blooming just in time to add color to the garden as the last of the spring flowering bulbs are fading. As such, they occupy a valuable niche in the flower ...

Editor's note: Once a month, the OSU Extension master gardener's office of Franklin County profiles a plant that occurs naturally in central Ohio. For many gardeners, a shady, damp location presents ...