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Assorted hostas with their distinctive leaf patterns in a shaded garden corner

Combining hostas: the best companions for shaded corners

Hostas are essential in shade, but a monoculture is dull. Learn how to pair hostas with ferns, hellebores and other foliage plants for a lush, four-season shadow border.

5 min

Lush shade border with ferns, hostas and white astilbes under a leafy canopy

Plant Combinations

Deep shade borders: lush combinations for dark corners

The best plant combinations for shady borders. From ferns and hostas to shade-loving bloomers — turn the darkest corner of your garden into a green oasis.

5 min

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