These shrubs are very suitable for under canopy plantings where they get dappled sunlight, or in a spot with morning sun and afternoon shade. These hardy plants will thrive in USDA zones 4 to 8.

However, not all plants will thrive in this sort of environment. Here, we asked the experts to share their favorite porch-friendly picks. Whether you’re working with filtered morning sun or deep shade ...

They prefer growing in acidic soil and partial shade or dappled sun. Don’t plant them too deep as they are shallow-rooting. The root ball wants to sit just beneath the soil surface. 3. Buttonbush ...

If unsure about whether you should water, look for signs of thirst, such as your plant turning pale or wilting. When watering, do so in the morning hours to avoid evaporation under the summer sun.

In a sunlight-dappled room in UW-Madison’s Science Hall, between historical maps from around the planet, rests a world unlike ...