10 of the best climbing plants for shade The key to success when choosing climbing plants and the best shrubs for shade is to work with what you have and be aware of your own little microclimate ...

7. Jackmanii Clematis Consider Jackmanii clematis for your garden wall ideas. This fast-growing scented vine can be trained to climb over garden structures and will flower even in shady areas.

Gravity-defying climbing plants add instant charm to any fence, arbor, or pathway. But, often, they require significant ...

To create shade for a seating area, look at how the sun travels around your garden and position the tree where it will cast a shadow at the times when you are going to be sitting there.

Keeping your garden private isn’t just about blocking out the view of prying neighbours – it is about creating a ...

Clematis florida var. sieboldiana: Best for hot climates, the flowers have big, creamy white sepals surrounding ornate, rich purple and green centers on a vine 4 to 10 feet tall.

Freshly planted clematis should have hardwood mulch around the surface of the plant to keep the soil cooler. For the best performance of the clematis, the pH should be between 6 and 7.5.

If you have bulb plants – or any other plants, for that matter – that you are proud of growing in the shade, please send your success story to joshua@perfectplants.com.