Does your garden pique interest from one vista but fall flat from another? These tips and case-study landscapes can help

Try this giant among ferns for a showstopping sight in a shady or even somewhat sunny woodland garden

Stir up some romance in dark corners with the billowy fronds of native Adiantum pedatum

Bring rich texture and contrast to a dark woodland landscape with wonderfully diverse ferns

Shade-loving ferns can add color and texture to your container designs

For long-term interest with little upkeep in challenging conditions, ferns might just be your garden's new best friend

Whether you want country home style or the look of a luxurious loft, something British might be just your cup of tea

For distinctive looks and easy care in a shade garden, go for North American native Polystichum munitum

See how to manipulate natural and artificial light — and learn about those baffling new bulbs — to get the exact room colors you want

Green usually gets all the glory in landscapes, but this surprise garden contender sets off a wide range of blooms to their best advantage