Shade Urn Plants: Ferns, Impatiens, Boxwood, Ivy Topiary

Gardener asks for good plants for urns near door in mostly shade.

Boston Fern (Nephrolepis): Victorian elegance, low light.
Impatiens: Common, colorful, but personal taste varies.
Evergreen Boxwood/Fir Topiary: Costly to buy, striking if self-trained. Guide: IFAS topiary guide.
English Ivy on Topiary Form: Fast-growing, beautiful triangles/orbs. Sources: Pacific Wire, Save-on-Crafts, Grasmere Shop.

Ivy topiary wins for speed, beauty, and cost.

Perennials: 15-Year-Old Schefflera (Umbrella Tree) Declining: Root Rot, Salt Buildup—Rescue with Neem, Repotting, and Cuttings; Jasmine Recovery After Summer Drought: Water Deep, Watch for Frost; Growing Rhubarb in a Container: Challenges and Tips; Using Heat Mats to Germinate Bamboo Seeds at Consistent Temperatures; Mountain Top Landscaping Plant Selection for Southern Maine; Propagating Aucuba: A Step-by-Step Guide to Rooting Cuttings; Identifying and Caring for Yucca elephantipes (Spineless Yucca); Identifying Tree Philodendron: A Dramatic Foliage Plant for Warm Climates; Overwintering Alstroemeria (Peruvian Lily) in Missouri: Pot It, Don't Plant It; Elephant Foot Plant (Beaucarnea recurvata): Care for a Rescued Ponytail Palm

Garden Articles

Plants